Arthington Worsley
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Arthington Worsley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 December 1861 London |
| Died | 13 January 1944 (aged 82) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Worsley |
Arthington Worsley (Marylebone, London 9 December 1861 – Middlesex, 13 January 1944) was a British botanist, explorer and civil engineer, who carried out extensive botanical expeditions in South America.[1] He also played two first-class cricket matches for the Marylebone Cricket Club, playing once in 1888 and 1890 respectively.[2]
1937. Herbert medal.[3]
Eponyms
- (Amaryllidaceae) Worsleya (Traub) Traub 1944[1]
