Gertrude Simmons Burlingham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gertrude Simmons Burlingham

early 20th-century American mycologist

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1872

Place of Birth: Mexico, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Jan-1952

Profession: teacher, biologist, botanist, mycologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Gertrude Simmons Burlingham (April 21, 1872 – January 11, 1952) was an early 20th-century mycologist best known for her work on American Russula and Lactarius and pioneering the use of microscopic spore features and iodine staining for species identification.
Her life outside scientific research has been little documented with the exception of the most basic biographical information.