H. W. Harkness

H. W. Harkness
Born(1821-05-25)May 25, 1821
Pelham, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 10, 1901(1901-07-10) (aged 80)
San Francisco, California
Known forEarliest cataloging of California fungal species
SpouseAmelia Griswold
Scientific career
FieldsMycology, Natural history
InstitutionsCalifornia Academy of Sciences
Author abbrev. (botany)Harkn.

Harvey Willson Harkness (May 25, 1821 – July 10, 1901) was an American physician, educator, mycologist, and natural historian best known for his early descriptions of California fungal species.

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