George Vasey (botanist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Vasey (botanist)

19th century American botanist

Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1822

Place of Birth: Snainton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Mar-1893

Profession: botanist, agrostologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

George S.
Vasey (February 28, 1822 – March 4, 1893) was an English-born American botanist who collected a lot in Illinois before integrating the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), where he became Chief Botanist and curator of the greatly expanded National Herbarium.