William Watson (botanist)
British botanist and horticulturist (1858–1925)
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William Watson (1858–1925) was a British botanist and horticulturist. He was a gardener at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 1879, Assistant Curator 1886–1901 and Curator 1901–1922. Watson was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal in 1892 and elected as an Associate of the Linnean Society in 1904.
Born14 March 1858
Garston, Liverpool
Died30 January 1925 (aged 66)
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Fieldsbotany
William Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1858 Garston, Liverpool |
| Died | 30 January 1925 (aged 66) St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | botany |
| Institutions | Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | W.Watson |
The species Hebenstretia watsonii was named in his honour.[1]
