Olof Swartz
Olof Swartz | |
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Olof Swartz | |
| Born | 21 September 1760 |
| Died | 19 September 1818 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | University of Uppsala |
| Known for | pteridophytes |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | botany |
| Doctoral advisor | Carolus Linnaeus the Younger |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Sw. |
Olof Peter Swartz (21 September 1760 – 19 September 1818) was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist. He is best known for his taxonomic work and studies into pteridophytes, but also studied orchids, mosses and lichens.