Edith Clements

Edith Clements
Born
Edith Gertrude Schwartz

1874
Albany, New York
Died1971 (aged 96–97)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEdith S. Clements, Edith Schwartz Clements
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska
Occupation(s)Botanist, illustrator
SpouseFrederic Clements

Edith Gertrude Clements (1874–1971), also known as Edith S. Clements and Edith Schwartz Clements, was an American botanist and pioneer of botanical ecology who was the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Nebraska.[1][2] She was married to botanist Frederic Clements, with whom she collaborated throughout her professional life. Together they founded the Alpine Laboratory, a research station at Pikes Peak, Colorado. Clements was also a botanical artist who illustrated her own books as well as joint publications with Frederic.

Both Clementses were involved with the study of phytogeography, especially those factors determining the ecology of vegetation in particular regions, and they would be praised as "the most illustrious husband-wife team since the Curies."[2][3] It is impossible to entirely disentangle the work of each Clementses as they worked together during their noteworthy years.[2]

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