Roussel de Bailleul

Roussel de Bailleul, often simply referred to as Bailleul, was a French botanist active in the 17th century. He is best known for his work in plant classification and his contributions to the understanding of plant species during a time when botany was still developing as a science. His efforts helped lay the groundwork for future botanical studies and classifications. Bailleul emphasized the importance of detailed observations and systematic categorization of plants, which influenced later botanists in their research and understanding of plant diversity.