William Carruthers (botanist)

William Carruthers (botanist)

William Carruthers (May 29, 1830 - June 2, 1922) was a British botanist.

Carruthers was keeper of the Botanical Department at the Natural History Museum from 1871 to 1895. He was elected fellow of the Royal Society in 1871.

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