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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. [1]
David Douglas (born 1798, Scone, Perthshire, Scot.—died July 12, 1834, Sandwich [Hawaiian] Islands) was a Scottish botanist who was a traveller and botanical collector in North America and for whom the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii, or P. douglasii) and the primrose genus Douglasia are named.
May 28, 2024 · The David Douglas School District values and recognizes the diversity of all individuals and groups. Every student’s learning experience should be fostered in an inclusive and safe environment so they can excel.
No other botanical explorer in western North America is more famous than David Douglas. His name is associated with hundreds of western plants, and may also be found on mountains, rivers, counties, schools and even modern-day streets. He was a remarkable adventurer even though the fates were mostly unkind to his person.
David Douglas is one of the best-known botanists in Oregon history, primarily because of the tree that bears the common name Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii, once Pinus douglasii), the Oregon state tree. From humble beginnings and through fortunate circumstance, he became a highly regarded collector of Pacific Northwest plants and animals ...
David Douglas's Discoveries & Introductions. David Douglas discovered thousands of plants, mosses and seaweeds. Many were not of interest to the Horticultural Society because they would not thrive in the British climate or were too fragile to succeed; and there was limited use of many of the mosses and seaweeds.
May 18, 2017 · Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of Mauna Kea, the dormant Hawaiian volcano, there’s a rough stone spire that marks the spot where the famed botanist David Douglas is said to have died...
Sep 17, 2021 · David Douglas’ pioneering spirit and ability to persevere even in the hardest of conditions are enviable qualities. What made David exceptional at what he did were his abilities as a field botanist: simply put, he knew his plants.
Using Fort Vancouver as a home base, Douglas roamed the Columbia Department during visits in 1825-27, 1830, and 1832-33. Even though his main focus was on seeds for British gardens, his observations covered the entire range of natural science.
In this tale of adventure and discovery, Finding David Douglas captures the compelling story of David Douglas’s remarkable life. The multi-national production team follows the intrepid 19th century Scots botanist/explorer from his native Scotland to North America and beyond.
