Josef Velenovský
Czech botanist, mycologist, pteridologist, and bryologist
About Josef Velenovský
Lived 1858 – 1949 (aged 91). Josef Velenovský was an Austrian and Czech botanist, pteridologist, bryologist, philosopher, pedagogue and mycologist.
Eponymous taxa Notocactus velenovsky Trifolium velenovskyi Tortula velenovskyi Centaurea velenovskyi Astragalus velenovskyi Russula velenovskyi Naucoria velenovskyi Galium velenovskyi Entoloma velenovskyi Daphne velenovskyi Hilpertia velenovskyi Cortinarius velenovskyanus Cyanus velenovskyi Mollisia velenovskyi
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Who was Josef Velenovský?
Czech botanist, mycologist, pteridologist, and bryologist (1858-1949)
When was Josef Velenovský born?
Josef Velenovský was born on 22 April 1858 in Čekanice.
When did Josef Velenovský die?
Josef Velenovský died on 7 May 1949 in Mnichovice.
What was Josef Velenovský's occupation?
Josef Velenovský was a botanist, pteridologist, bryologist, philosopher, pedagogue and mycologist.
What nationality was Josef Velenovský?
Josef Velenovský was Austrian and Czech.
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