Frances Theodora Parsons

Frances Theodora Parsons
Born(1861-12-05)December 5, 1861
DiedJune 10, 1952(1952-06-10) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
Known forwildflower guidebooks
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
Author abbrev. (botany)F.Parsons

Frances Theodora Parsons (December 5, 1861 – June 10, 1952), who initially published as Mrs. William Starr Dana, was an American naturalist and author active in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote a number of books, including a popular guide to American wildflowers.