Joseph de Jussieu
For other members of the family, see De Jussieu.
| Joseph De Jussieu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 September 1704 Lyon |
| Died |
11 April 1779 (aged 74) Paris |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | J.Juss. |
Joseph de Jussieu (3 September 1704 in Lyon – 11 April 1779 in Paris), was a French botanist and explorer, member of the Jussieu family. He introduced the common garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) to European gardeners.
He was a brother to Bernard and Antoine de Jussieu.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Stafleu, F.A.; Cowan, R.S. (1976–1988). Taxonomic literature: A selective guide to botanical publications and collections with dates, commentaries and types. Second Edition. Utrecht: Bohn, Scheltema and Holkema; Available online through Smithsonian Institution Libraries.
- ↑ IPNI. J.Juss.
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