Ellen Heine
New Zealand botanist, botanical collector, photographer and artist
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Ellen Minna Bleakly (née Heine; 8 August 1907 – 27 July 1989) was a New Zealand-born botanist, photographer, and painter.[1] As a botanist, Heine made contributions to research into the relationship between New Zealand insects and native flowers.[1] She also undertook research into brown seaweeds in the genus Xiphophora.[1] Photographs created by Heine are held in the collection of the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.[2] Of particular historical interest are the photographs she took of the University of Canterbury's Cass Field Station.[3]
20 August 1907
Ellen Heine | |
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Ellen M. Heine, from a 1934 newspaper published in New Zealand | |
| Born | Ellen Minna Bleakly 20 August 1907 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 27 July 1989 (aged 81) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Alma mater | Victoria University College |
| Known for | Photographic works. Research into brown seaweed Xiphophora in New Zealand. Research into the relationship between New Zealand insects and New Zealand native flower characteristics. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
Early life and education
She was educated at Victoria University College where she graduated with a Master of Science degree with honours in botany in 1929.[1][4]