Edwin Butterworth Mains | |
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| Born | 31 March 1890 |
| Died | 23 December 1968 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Known for | Taxonomy of rust fungi, taxonomy of Cordyceps, taxonomy of Geoglossaceae |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mycology |
| Institutions | Purdue University (1916–1930), University of Michigan (1930–1960) |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Mains |
Edwin Butterworth Mains (1890–1968) was an American mycologist. He was known for his taxonomic research on the rust fungi (Pucciniomycetes), the genus Cordyceps, and the earth tongues (Geoglossaceae).