Antoine Nicolas Duchesne

French botanist (1747-1827).

Antoine Nicolas Duchesne (born 7 October 1747 Versailles; died 18 February 1827 Paris) was a French botanist known for his keen observation of variation within species, and for demonstrating that species are not immutable, because mutations can occur. "As Duchesne's observations were unaided by knowledge of modern concepts of genetics and molecular biology, his insight was truly remarkable." His particular interests were in strawberries and gourds. Duchesne worked in the gardens of Versailles, where he was a student of Bernard de Jussieu and corresponded with Carl Linnaeus. He established a no

Abbreviations: Duchesne
Occupations: botanist, agronomist
Citizenships: France
Languages: French
Dates: 1747-10-07T00:00:00Z – 1827-02-18T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Versailles
Direct attributions: 5 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 7 plants, 0 fungi

5 plants attributed, 2 plants contributed to7 plants:

Cucurbita maxima (Winter Squash) Duchesne 1786
annual and medicinal plant species in the cucurbitaceae family
Cucurbita maxima, one of at least five species of cultivated squash, is one of the most diverse domesticated species. This species originated in South America from the wild subspecies Cucurbita maxima subsp. andreana over 4,000 years ago. Cucurbita maxima, known for modern varieties as Hubbard, Delicious, Marblehead, Boston Marrow, and Turks Turban, originated in northern Argentina near the Andes or in certain Andean valleys. Secondary centers of diversity include India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the southern Appalachians. Different squash types of this species were introduced into North
Cucurbita moschata (Butternut Squash) Duchesne 1786
annual and medicinal plant species in the cucurbitaceae family
Cucurbita moschata is a species originating in the tropical Americas which is cultivated for edible flesh, flowers, greens, and seeds. It includes cultivars known in English as squash or pumpkin. Cultivars of C. moschata are generally more tolerant of hot, humid weather than squash of other domesticated species. C. moschata also exhibit a greater resistance to certain disease and insects, notably including to the squash vine borer. Commercially-made pumpkin pie mix is most often made from varieties of C. moschata.
Fragaria × bifera Duchesne 1788
perennial plant hybrid species in the rosaceae family
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Fragaria × ananassa ananassa (Garden Strawberry) Duchesne 1785
perennial plant hybrid subspecies in the rosaceae family
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Aristolochia diversifolia Duchesne
plant species in the aristolochiaceae family
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Fragaria × ananassa (Garden Strawberry) Duchesne ex Rozier 1785
perennial and fruit plant hybrid species in the rosaceae family
The garden strawberry (or simply strawberry; Fragaria × ananassa) is a widely grown hybrid plant cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The genus Fragaria, the strawberries, is in the rose family, Rosaceae. The fruit is appreciated for its aroma, bright red colour, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is eaten either fresh or in prepared foods such as jam, ice cream, and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavourings and aromas are widely used in commercial products. Botanically, the strawberry is not a berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit. Each apparent 'seed' on the outside of the strawberry is
Fragaria moschata (Hautboy Strawberry) Duchesne ex Weston 1771
perennial plant species in the rosaceae family
The musk strawberry or hautbois strawberry (Fragaria moschata), is a species of strawberry native to Europe. Its French name hautbois strawberry may be anglicised as hautboy strawberry. The plants are hardy and can survive in many weather conditions. They are cultivated commercially on a small scale, particularly in Italy. The fruit are small and round; they are used in the gourmet community for their intense aroma and flavour, which has been compared to a mixture of regular strawberry, raspberry and pineapple. Popular cultivated varieties include 'Capron' and 'Profumata di Tortona'.
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