William Russel Dudley
William Russel Dudley  | |
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| Born | March 1, 1849 | 
| Died | June 4, 1911 (aged 62) | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany | 
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Dudley | 
William Russel Dudley (March 1, 1849 – June 4, 1911) was an American botanist.: 70–1 He headed the botany department at Stanford University from 1892 to 1911.: 70 His collection built at Stanford is considered to be one of the most important contributions to knowledge of the flora of California.: 71 This became the nucleus of what was known as the Dudley Herbarium.: 70–1