Nathaniel Colgan | |
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| Born | 28 May 1851 |
| Died | 2 October 1919 (aged 68) |
| Known for | identifying the botanical species meant by the term 'shamrock' |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
Nathaniel Colgan (1851 Dublin – 1919 Dublin) was a self-taught Irish naturalist primarily known for his botanical work.