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Odoardo Beccari
Italian botanist and naturalist (1843–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Odoardo Beccari (16 November 1843 – 25 October 1920) was an Italian botanist famous for his discoveries in Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. He has been called the greatest botanist to ever study Malesia.[1] His author abbreviation is Becc. when citing a botanical name.[2]
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Odoardo Beccari | |
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Born | (1843-11-16)16 November 1843 |
Died | 25 October 1920(1920-10-25) (aged 76) |
Known for | discovery of Amorphophallus titanum |
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Fields | Botany |
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