Loran Whitelock, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetLoran Whitelock
American botanist
Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1930
Date of Death: 27-May-2014
Profession: botanist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Loran Whitelock
- Loran M.
- Whitelock (April 21, 1930 - May 27, 2014) was an American botanist who specialized in Cycads, a prehistoric plant that once dominated the planet and is now somewhat rare and endangered.
- He was known as a plant collector, plant curator, nursery owner, author, and conservationist.
- He was instrumental in promoting cycads as a garden feature in Southern California through his nursery and other contributions.
- Several plants were named in his honor including Encephalartos whitelockii and Ceratozamia whitelockiana.
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