About Carlyle A. Luer
Lived 1922 – 2019 (aged 97). Carlyle A. Luer was an American botanist, curator, botanical collector, orchidologist and scientific collector, known for Orchid and Pleurothallidinae.
Carlyle August Luer (August 23, 1922 – November 9, 2019) was a surgeon, botanist, and author who studied Orchidaceae. His specialty interest was the Pleurothallidinae (Genus Pleurothallis) and allied species.
Born to Carl & Vera Luer, From there he went on to be a surgeon in Sarasota, Florida and upon retirement in 1975 took up the study and botanical illustration of orchids.
He and his wife had five children.
Writings The Native Orchids of Florida The Native Orchids of the United States and Canada
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Who was Carlyle A. Luer?
American botanist (1922–2019)
When was Carlyle A. Luer born?
Carlyle A. Luer was born on 23 August 1922 in Alton.
When did Carlyle A. Luer die?
Carlyle A. Luer died on 9 November 2019 in Sarasota.
What was Carlyle A. Luer's occupation?
Carlyle A. Luer was a botanist, curator, botanical collector, orchidologist and scientific collector.
What was Carlyle A. Luer known for?
Carlyle A. Luer was known for Orchid and Pleurothallidinae.
What nationality was Carlyle A. Luer?
Carlyle A. Luer was American.
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