James Sowerby (1815–1834)

James Sowerby (1815–1834) was a British botanical artist and mycologist, son of James De Carle Sowerby, grandson of James Sowerby.[1][2] He published the small book The Mushroom and Champignon Illustrated: Compared With, and Distinguished From, the Poisonous Fungi that Resemble Them.[3]

The standard author abbreviation J.Sowerby is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[4]

References

  1. ^ Stafleu, F.A.; Cowan, R.S. (1976–1988), Taxonomic literature: A selective guide to botanical publications and collections with dates, commentaries and types. Second Edition, Utrecht: Bohn, Scheltema and Holkema; Available online through Smithsonian Institution Libraries
  2. ^ The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 22 November 2016
  3. ^ Sowerby, J. (1832), The Mushroom and Champignon Illustrated: Compared With, and Distinguished From, the Poisonous Fungi that Resemble Them, J. Sowerby, Jun. 6 pages with 5 plates
  4. ^ International Plant Names Index.  J.Sowerby.


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