Lawrie Metcalf
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Lawrie (Lawrence James) Metcalf was a New Zealand horticulturalist, botanist and prolific author of gardening books. who pioneered and advocated for the planting of indigenous plant species in gardens[1]. In 2017, the Herbarium at Christchurch Botanic Gardens was named in his honour[2].
Lawrie Metcalf | |
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| Born | 1928 |
| Died | 18 August 2017 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Horticulturalist and botanist |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Citizenship | New Zealand |
| Genre | Gardening and plant guides |
| Subject | Native and introduced plants in New Zealand. Hebes |
| Notable works | The Cultivation of New Zealand Trees and Shrubs Hebes: A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera |
| Notable awards | Companion of the Queen's Service Order |
| Relatives | Daughter: Victoria Metcalf |
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References
- ↑ "Life story: Horticulturalist Lawrie Metcalf popularised native plants". Stuff. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Naming Botanic Gardens Herbarium the Lawrie Metcalf Herbarium | Christchurch City Council Streaming". councillive.ccc.govt.nz. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
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