George Newton Best | |
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Born | October 16, 1846 Round Valley, Clinton Township, New Jersey |
Died | June 18, 1926 | (aged 79)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Known for | Plant taxonomy |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Bryology, Medicine |
Institutions | Riegelsville High School |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Best |
George Newton Best (October 16, 1846 – June 18, 1926) was an American bryologist, expert on moss taxonomy, and second president of the Sullivant Moss Society.[1][2]