Ynes Mexia

Ynes Mexia (1870–1938) was an American botanist, botanical collector and lecturer.

Also recorded as Ynés Reygados; Ynes Reygados; Mrs. Augustin A. de Reygadas; Y. E. J. Mexia; Y. Mexia; Ynés Enriqueta Julietta Mexia.

Overview

Born at Georgetown in 1870, died at Berkeley in 1938.

In detail

Ynes Mexia studied at University of California, Berkeley and Hopkins Marine Station. training under Harold Child Bryant is recorded. the recorded working language is Spanish and English.

Residence is recorded at San Francisco. Employment is recorded with Natural History Museum. Membership is recorded of California Academy of Sciences, California Botanical Society and Sierra Club.

Works named in the authority record are BOTANICAL TRAILS IN OLD MEXICO.— THE LURE OF THE UNKNOWN.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ynes Mexia”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2600470: Ynes Mexia

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