Phyllis Hynes
British born New Zealand botanist and botanical collector
About Phyllis Hynes
Lived 1897 – 1980 (aged 83). Phyllis Hynes was a New Zealand and British botanist and botanical collector.
Phyllis Hynes (née Civil Sadler; 23 January 1897 – 25 March 1980) was a botanist and botanical collector. She was born in Suffolk, England but lived most of her life in Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand.
Her scientific research focussed on pteridophytes in Auckland. She was secretary for the Auckland Botanical Society for 15 years and was honoured for her significant contributions to Auckland Museum's herbarium collection.
Biography Phyllis Hynes was born on 23 January 1897 in Suffolk England.
Death Phyllis died on 25 March 1980, at the age of 83, and is buried at Purewa Cemetery. After her death the Auckland Botanical society commemorated her death with a botanical painting commission by Bruce Irwin.
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British born New Zealand botanist and botanical collector (1897-1980)
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Phyllis Hynes was born on 23 January 1897 in Suffolk.
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Phyllis Hynes died on 25 March 1980.
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Phyllis Hynes was a botanist and botanical collector.
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Phyllis Hynes was New Zealand and British.
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