Fred Lullfitz, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Fred Lullfitz

Australian botanist

Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1914

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1983

Profession: botanist, horticulturist

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Fred Lullfitz

  • Frederick Conrad James Lullfitz (22 January 1914 – 1983), known as Fred Lullfitz, was a Western Australian botanist and horticulturist. Born in Perth, Western Australia in 1914, he studied botany at the University of Western Australia.
  • During his long and varied career he spent five years as a plant and seed collector for the Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and many years studying and advising on the flora of the north-west.
  • He was a life member of the West Australian Wildflower Society.Among his scientific contributions is his collection of the type specimen of Acacia anaticeps.
  • Banksia lullfitzii was named in his honour.

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