Marcus E. Jones
Marcus Eugene Jones (April 25, 1852 – June 3, 1934) was an American geologist, mining engineer and botanist. Throughout his career he was known for being an educator, scientist and minister. As an early explorer of the western United States, he is known as the authority for numerous vascular plants. Much of his career was spent self-employed in Salt Lake City, Utah. After the death of his wife in 1915, he sold his herbarium and library to Pomona College. In 1923, he continued botanical work after moving to Claremont, California.
Marcus E. Jones | |
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| Born | April 25, 1852 |
| Died | June 3, 1934 (aged 82) San Bernardino, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | M. E. Jones |
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