Volney Rattan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Volney Rattan

botanist (1840-1915)

Date of Birth: 04-May-1840

Place of Birth: Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 04-Mar-1915

Profession: botanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Volney Rattan (May 23, 1840-March 4, 1915) was an American botanist (collector and teacher) who spent most of his professional life in US state of California.
He botanized in remote and wild areas of Northwest California, finding many species new to science.
He corresponded with eminent botanists Asa Gray and George Engelmann, and sent specimens to them.
He was an inspiring teacher, and wrote books to help those with botanical interests to learn principles of taxonomy, and to help them identify native plants of California.
Many plant species have been named after him.