British bryologist and lichenologist (1833–1917).
James Stirton (1833 – 14 January 1917) was a Scottish physician and one of Scotland's leading experts on cryptogamic botany. His investigations in bryology and lichenology earned him a world-wide reputation.
Abbreviations: Stirt.
Occupations: university teacher, scientific collector, lichenologist, obstetrician, gynecologist, bryologist, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Dates: 1833-01-01T00:00:00Z – 1917-01-14T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Coupar Angus
Direct attributions: 2 plants, 136 fungi
Authorship mentions: 4 plants, 314 fungi