David Douglas (botanist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Douglas (botanist)

British botanist

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1799

Place of Birth: Scone, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-Jul-1834

Profession: gardener, ornithologist, botanist, explorer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

David Douglas (25 June 1799 – 12 July 1834) was a Scottish botanist, best known as the namesake of the Douglas-fir.
He worked as a gardener, and explored the Scottish Highlands, North America, and Hawaii, where he died.