Joseph de Jussieu
Joseph de Jussieu (3 September 1704 – 11 April 1779), was a French botanist and explorer, member of the Jussieu family. He introduced the common garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) to European gardeners.
Joseph De Jussieu | |
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| Born | 3 September 1704 |
| Died | 11 April 1779 (aged 74) |
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| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | J.Juss. |
He was born in Lyon, and was the brother of Bernard and Antoine de Jussieu.[1] He accompanied Charles Marie de La Condamine on a voyage to South America in 1735. He died in Paris, aged 74.
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References
- Stafleu, F.A.; Cowan, R.S. (1976–1988). Taxonomic literature: A selective guide to botanical publications and collections with dates, commentaries and types. Second Edition. Utrecht: Bohn, Scheltema and Holkema; Available online through Smithsonian Institution Libraries.
- IPNI. J.Juss.
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