Marcus E. Jones

Marcus E. Jones
Born (1852-04-25)April 25, 1852
Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Died June 3, 1934(1934-06-03) (aged 82)
San Bernardino, California, United States
Nationality American
Fields Botany
Author abbrev. (botany) M. E. Jones

Marcus E. Jones (April 25, 1852 – June 3, 1934) was an American geologist, mining engineer and botanist. Throughout his career he was known for being an educator, scientist and minister. As an early explorer of the western United States, he is known as the authority for numerous vascular plants. Much of his career was spent self-employed in Salt Lake City, Utah. In his later years, and after the death of his wife, he resided in Claremont, California.

Childhood

Marcus Eugene Jones was born in Jefferson, Ohio.[1]

Major revisions

One of Jones' most notable accomplishments was his self-published revision of the North American species of Astragalus.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Lenz, Lee W. (1986). Marcus E. Jones. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
  2. ↑ M. E. Jones (1923). Revision of North-American Species of Astragalus.
  3. ↑ IPNI.  M.E.Jones.
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