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British botanist (1797–1880) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Carey (1797 – 26 March 1880) was a British botanist who studied in North America between 1830 and 1852.[2] Carey was a "frequent guest and invaluable companion" to Asa Gray.[1] Carey revised Gray's proofs of the first edition of the Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States, also contributing articles on Salix (willows), Populus (poplars), and Carex (sedges).[2] In his obituary, Gray described Carey as "a near and faithful friend, an accomplished botanist, a genial and warm-hearted and truly good man."[1]
John Carey | |
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Born | 1797 London, England |
Died | 26 March 1880[1] Blackheath, London, England |
Nationality | English |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Author abbrev. (botany) | J.Carey |
John Carey described several species, primarily in the genus Carex, including Carex grayi.[3] Several species are named in his honor, including Carex careyana and Persicaria careyi.[4]
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