Margaret Clay Ferguson
American botanist (1863–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the political scientist, see Margaret Ferguson (political scientist).
Margaret Clay Ferguson (1863–1951) was an American botanist best known for advancing scientific education in the field of botany.[1] She also contributed on the life histories of North American pines.
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Margaret Clay Ferguson | |
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Born | (1863-08-29)August 29, 1863 |
Died | August 28, 1951(1951-08-28) (aged 87) |
Known for | First woman president of the Botanical Society of America |
Awards | Honorary doctorate from Mount Holyoke College |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Institutions | Wellesley College |
Author abbrev. (botany) | M.C.Ferguson |
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