David Douglas (Botanist)

David Douglas was a Scottish-born botanist and explorer in the 19th century who studied and collected plants, especially in North America. His expeditions across regions like the Pacific Northwest and California contributed to the discovery and documentation of many new plant species, including the famous Douglas fir. His work enhanced scientific understanding of North American flora and helped introduce valuable plants to Europe, supporting forestry, horticulture, and natural history. Douglas’s dedication and discoveries have left a lasting impact on botany, with many plants named in his honor.