Ellen Minna Heine
New Zealand botanist, botanical collector, photographer and artist
About Ellen Minna Heine
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 81). Ellen Minna Heine was a New Zealand botanist, painter, photographer and botanical collector.
Ellen Minna Bleakly (née Heine; 8 August 1907 – 27 July 1989) was a New Zealand-born botanist, photographer, and painter. As a botanist, Heine made contributions to research into the relationship between New Zealand insects and native flowers. Of particular historical interest are the photographs she took of the University of Canterbury's Cass Field Station.
Early life and education She was educated at Victoria University College where she graduated with a Master of Science degree with honours in botany in 1929.
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Who was Ellen Minna Heine?
New Zealand botanist, botanical collector, photographer and artist (1907-1989)
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Ellen Minna Heine was born on 20 August 1907 in Wellington.
When did Ellen Minna Heine die?
Ellen Minna Heine died on 27 July 1989 in Brisbane.
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Ellen Minna Heine was a botanist, painter, photographer and botanical collector.
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Ellen Minna Heine was New Zealand.
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