Lowell David Flyr

20th century American botanist

Lowell David Flyr

Born| 1937
Died| 1971 (aged 33–34)

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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1. ^ a b Turner, B. L. (1972). "LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937–1971". SIDA, Contributions to Botany. 5 (1): 54–58. JSTOR 41967356.
2. ^ "Brickellia cordifolia – Species Page – APA: Alabama Plant Atlas". www.floraofalabama.org. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

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