Clair Alan Brown (August 16, 1903 – March 24, 1982) was an American botanist who specialized in Louisiana flora.
[3][4][5] He earned his bachelor's degree cum laude from New York State College of Forestry in 1925 and his Master's in botany from the University of Michigan in 1926.
[2][4] He held a number of leadership roles in international organizations throughout his career, including as president of the Southern Weed Control Conference in 1948;[8] as a delegate to the International Botanical Congress in 1950;[6] and as president of the American Fern Society in 1960.
[9] He was also appointed to the International Committee on Palynology[6] and was president of honor at the 78th Société botanique de France.
[4] Brown married Maude Nichols on September 4, 1926[citation needed] and they had two daughters, Sarah and Dorcas.