John Carey | |
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![]() Carey in 1873 | |
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 (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 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]
John Carey | |
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![]() Carey in 1873 | |
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 (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 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]