American botanist (1796–1873).
John Torrey (August 15, 1796 – March 10, 1873) was an American botanist, chemist, and physician. Throughout much of his career, he was a teacher of chemistry, often at multiple universities, while he also pursued botanical work, focusing on the flora of North America. His most renowned works include studies of the New York flora, the Mexican Boundary, the Pacific railroad surveys, and the uncompleted Flora of North America.
Abbreviations: Torr.
Occupations: scientific collector, pteridologist, physician, mycologist, bryologist, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: United States
Languages: English
Dates: 1796-08-15T00:00:00Z – 1873-03-10T00:00:00Z
Birth place: New York City
Direct attributions: 629 plants, 1 fungus
Authorship mentions: 1,140 plants, 1 fungus