J. D. Hooker

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817–1911) was a prominent British botanist and explorer, known for his significant contributions to plant science and biogeography. A contemporary of Charles Darwin, Hooker supported the theory of evolution and published important works on plant distribution, which helped explain how species adapt to different environments. He traveled extensively, including to Antarctica and the Himalayas, collecting and studying numerous plant specimens. His insights into the relationship between plants and their environments laid the groundwork for later ecological studies, making him a key figure in the fields of botany and evolutionary biology.