James Backhouse (botanist, 1825-1890)

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James Backhouse (1825-1890), botanist, archaeologist, and geologist. He worked in Norway, Ireland, and Scotland, and was particularly known for his work on the flora of Teesdale. He was a correspondent of Charles Darwin.

He is also a member of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers

The standard author abbreviation Backh.f. is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Brummitt, R. K.; C. E. Powell (1992). Authors of Plant Names. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-085-4. 
  • Desmond, Ray. 1994. Dictionary of British and Irish botanists and horticulturists including plant collectors, flower painters and garden designers. New edition, revised and completely updated with the assistance of Christine Ellwood. London: Taylor & Francis & the Natural History Museum, 1994.
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