Olof Swartz

Olof Peter Swartz (21 September 1760 19 September 1818) was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist. He is best known for his taxonomic work and studies into pteridophytes.

Olof Swartz
Olof Swartz
Born21 September 1760
Died19 September 1818 (1818-09-20) (aged 57)
NationalitySwedish
Alma materUniversity of Uppsala
Known forpteridophytes
Scientific career
Fieldsbotany
Doctoral advisorCarolus Linnaeus the Younger
Author abbrev. (botany)Sw.
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