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
  1. Turner, B. L. (1972). "LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937-1971". Sida, Contributions to Botany. 5 (1): 54–58. JSTOR 41967356.
  2. "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]


  1. IPNI.  Flyr.
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