Laurence Woodward Jessup

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Laurence Woodward Jessup is an Australian botanist born in 1947. [1] Jessup was born in Brisbane, and initially studied architecture at the University of Queensland before taking a Bachelor degree with honours in botany. [2]

The standard author abbreviation Jessup is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. [3]

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References

  1. "Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries - Index of Botanists - Jessup, Lawrence W." Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries . Harvard University . Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  2. "Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria - Australian National Herbarium - Biographical Notes - Jessup, Laurence Woodward (Laurie) (1947 - )". Australian National Herbarium . Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment . Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  3. International Plant Names Index.  Jessup.