Michael Schuck Bebb | |
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Born | December 23, 1833 |
Died | December 5, 1895 |
Alma mater | Beloit College, Wisconsin, |
Known for | Extensive research into the genus Salix |
Awards | member of the Philadelphia, Buffalo and Chicago Academies of Science |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Bebb |
Michael Schuck Bebb (December 23, 1833 – December 5, 1895) was an American systematic botanist in the 19th century with a reputation as the leading salicologist in both America and Europe. His extensive work on the genus Salix led to several plants being named in his honour.[1]