Margaret Clay Ferguson

For the political scientist, see Margaret Ferguson (political scientist).
Margaret Clay Ferguson
Born(1863-08-29)August 29, 1863
Orleans, New York, United States
DiedAugust 28, 1951(1951-08-28) (aged 87)
San Diego, California, United States
Known forFirst woman president of the Botanical Society of America
AwardsHonorary doctorate from Mount Holyoke College
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
InstitutionsWellesley College
Author abbrev. (botany)M.C.Ferguson

Margaret Clay Ferguson (1863–1951) was an American botanist best known for advancing scientific education in the field of botany.[1] She also contributed on the life histories of North American pines.

  1. ^ Carey, Jr, Charles W. (February 2000). "Ferguson, Margaret Clay". American National Biography Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved April 1, 2017.