George Everett Osterhout
George Everett Osterhout | |
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| Born | March 31, 1858 |
| Died | April 2, 1937 (aged 79) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College |
| Known for | Field botany, plant taxonomy |
| Spouse | Etta Thomas |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Osterh. |
George Everett Osterhout (March 31, 1858 – April 2, 1937) was an American businessman and botanist. A Pennsylvania native, he later moved to Colorado and became known for his research into the flora of the Rocky Mountains. The standard author abbreviation Osterh. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.