About William Harris
Lived 1860 – 1920 (aged 59). William Harris was an Irish botanist and botanical collector.
William H. Harris (1860–1920) was a gardener and plant collector from Ireland. He worked in Jamaica.
He was from Enniskillen. He was in charge of King's House Garden in Jamaica and later served as superintendent of public gardens and plantations in Jamaica.The genera Harrisia and Harrisella are named for him.
He wrote an article on the orchids grown in public gardens in Jamaica.
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Who was William Harris?
Irish botanist and plant collector (1860-1920)
When was William Harris born?
William Harris was born on 15 November 1860 in Enniskillen.
When did William Harris die?
William Harris died on 11 October 1920 in Kansas City.
What was William Harris's occupation?
William Harris was a botanist and botanical collector.
What nationality was William Harris?
William Harris was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William H. Harris (botanist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harris. https://biography.guide/william-harris-botanist/
MLA: "William Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-harris-botanist/.
Chicago: "William Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-harris-botanist/.
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