Dugald Carmichael

Dugald Carmichael (born 1772 in Stronacraoibh, Lismore Island, died 1827 in Appin[1]) was a Scottish botanist and officer in the 72nd Highlanders.

He is known as the "Father of Marine Botany".

The plant genus Carmichaelia is named after him.

[2] He was a friend of Sir William Hooker.

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