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Morton Peck

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Morton Peck
Born
Morton Eaton Peck

1871 (1871)
Died1959 (aged 87–88)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBotanist

Morton Eaton Peck (1871–1959) was an American botanist specializing in flora of Oregon.[1] He was professor of botany at Willamette University.[1] He wrote Manual of the Higher Plants of Oregon.[1] Botanist Arthur Cronquist commented that Peck's Oregon plant collection was "the most complete, so far as I know that exists."[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Morton Peck, Oregon Encyclopedia
  2. ^ International Plant Names Index.  M.Peck.