William Russel Dudley | |
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Born | |
Died | June 4, 1911 | (aged 62)
Nationality | American |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Dudley |
William Russel Dudley (March 1, 1849 – June 4, 1911) was an American botanist.[1]: 70–1 He headed the botany department at Stanford University from 1892 to 1911.[1]: 70 His collection built at Stanford is considered to be one of the most important contributions to knowledge of the flora of California.[1]: 71 This became the nucleus of what was known as the Dudley Herbarium.[1]: 70–1