U.s. botanist and botanical illustrator (1874–1971).
Edith Gertrude Clements (1874–1971), also known as Edith S. Clements and Edith Schwartz Clements, was an American botanist and pioneer of botanical ecology who was the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Nebraska. She was married to botanist Frederic Clements, with whom she collaborated throughout her professional life. Together they founded the Alpine Laboratory, a research station at Pikes Peak, Colorado. Clements was also a botanical artist who illustrated her own books as well as joint publications with Frederic. Both Clementses were involved with the study of phytogeogr
Abbreviations: E.S.Clem., E.G.Clem.
Occupations: scientific collector, ecologist, botanist, botanical illustrator, botanical collector, artist
Citizenships: United States
Languages: English
Dates: 1874-10-05T00:00:00Z – 1971-06-30T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Albany
Direct attributions: 8 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 8 plants, 1 fungus