Dugald Carmichael

Scottish botanist (1772–1827)

Dugald Carmichael
Born	1772 Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island
Died	1827 Appin
Nationality	British
Scientific career
Fields	Botany

Dugald Carmichael (born 1772 in Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island, died 1827 in Appin^[1]) was a Scottish botanist and officer in the 72nd Highlanders. He is known as the "Father of Marine Botany". The plant genus Carmichaelia is named after him.^[2]

He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.

Taxon described by him

See Category:Taxa named by Dugald Carmichael

References

^ "Carmichael Watson Project Blog: Captain Dugald Carmichael FLS". 30 October 2009.
^ NZ Rhizobia. "Taxonomy of New Zealand Native Legumes". Retrieved 28 March 2011.