Nancy Adams (botanist)

Nancy Adams (botanist)

Jacqueline Nancy Mary Adams CBE, QSO (19 May 1926 – 27 March 2007) was a New Zealand botanist. She attended Wellington Girls’ College and Victoria University of Wellington, studying zoology and botany. She received international recognition for her detailed and delicate algal illustrations.[1] Awards included the Loder Cup in 1964, the Queen's Service Order and the Commemoration Medal.[2]

Bibliography

  • Mountain Flowers in New Zealand, 1980
  • Wild Flowers in New Zealand, 1980
  • Seaweeds of New Zealand:An illustrated guide, 1994

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