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William Brackenridge

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Gender Male
Born Ayr
United Kingdom
DiedBaltimore
Maryland
United States
1893
Baltimore
Maryland
United States
Known for California pitcher plant
Influenced by Asa Gray
Author abbrev. (botany)Brackenr. or Brack
BooksBotany. Cryptogamia. Filices, Including Lycopodiaceae and Hydropterides
Date of birth January 1,1810
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William Brackenridge Life story


William Dunlop Brackenridge was a British-American nurseryman and botanist. Brackenridge emigrated to Philadelphia in 1837, where he was employed by Robert Buist, nurseryman. He was appointed horticulturalist, then assistant botanist, for the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842.

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