Lowell David Flyr
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Lowell David Flyr | |
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Born | 1937 ![]() |
Died | 1971 ![]() |
Lowell David Flyr (1937–1971) was an American botanist. Born in Stratford, Texas, Flyr conducted his graduate thesis work at the University of Texas in Austin.[1] He is known for his work on the genus Brickellia.
At the age of 33, Flyr committed suicide in Dallas while undergoing treatment for depression.[1]
The species Brickellia cordifolia is called "Flyr's Nemesis" or "Flyr's brickellbush"[2] in his honor.
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The standard author abbreviation Flyr is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]
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