Stephen Thayer Olney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen Thayer Olney

American botanist

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1812

Place of Birth: Rhode Island, United States

Date of Death: 27-Jul-1878

Profession: businessperson, botanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Stephen Thayer Olney (February 15, 1812 – July 27, 1878) was an American manufacturer and botanist with expertise in the genus Carex.The monotypic plant genus Olneya (Olneya tesota, desert ironwood) was named in his honor by his friend and fellow botanist Asa Gray.The standard author abbreviation Olney is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.