Lowell David Flyr
Lowell David Flyr (1937-1971) was an American botanist. Born in Stratford, Texas, Flyr conducted his graduate thesis work at the University of Texas in Austin.[1] He is known for his work on the genus Brickellia.
At the age of 33, Flyr committed suicide in Dallas while undergoing treatment for depression.[1]
The species Brickellia cordifolia is called "Flyr's Nemesis" or "Flyr's brickellbush"[2] in his honor.
References[]
- ^ a b Turner, B. L. (1972). "LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937-1971". SIDA, Contributions to Botany. 5 (1): 54–58. JSTOR 41967356.
- ^ "Brickellia cordifolia - Species Page - APA: Alabama Plant Atlas". www.floraofalabama.org. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
The standard author abbreviation Flyr is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]
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