George Arnott Walker Arnott
George Arnott Walker Arnott | |
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| Born | George Arnott Walker Arnott 6 February 1799 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 17 April 1868 (aged 69) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Resting place | Sighthill Cemetery |
| Education | Milnathort Parish School High School of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Botanist |
| Spouse | Mary Hay Barclay |
George Arnott Walker Arnott of Arlary FRSE (6 February 1799 – 17 April 1868) was a Scottish botanist. He collaborated with botanists from around the world and served as a regius professor of botany at the University of Glasgow. An orchid genus Arnottia was named in his honour in 1828. The standard author abbreviation Arn. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.