Alf Erling Porsild | |
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| Born | January 17, 1901 |
| Died | November 14, 1977 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Danish-Canadian |
| Known for | Flora of the Arctic, coining the word pingo |
| Awards | Massey Medal for 1966 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | National Museum of Canada |
Alf Erling Porsild (1901–1977) was a Danish-Canadian botanist.