Aimée Antoinette Camus
French botanist (1879-1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"A.Camus" redirects here. For the author, see Albert Camus.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1 May 1879 – 17 April 1965) was a French botanist. She was best known for her study of orchids and oaks. Camus also has the legacy of authoring the second highest number of land plant species among female scientists, in total naming 677 species.[1]
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Aimée Antoinette Camus | |
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Born | (1879-05-01)1 May 1879 |
Died | 17 April 1965(1965-04-17) (aged 85) |
Citizenship | French |
Known for | Work with orchids and oaks |
Awards | Knight of the Legion of Honour (1936) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Author abbrev. (botany) | A.Camus |
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