John Edward Braggins | |
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| Born | 9 August 1944[1] Wellington, New Zealand |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology, bryology |
| Institutions | University of Auckland |
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John E. Braggins is a New Zealand botanist and bryologist, known for his research into ferns and liverworts. Braggins lectured at the University of Auckland from 1969 until 2000, during which time he supervised and mentored a significant number of New Zealand botanists. During Braggins' career, he has taken part in the identification of 12 species and one suborder, many of which are endemic New Zealand liverworts.