British botanist (1835-1917).
Worthington George Smith (25 March 1835 – 27 October 1917) was an English cartoonist and illustrator, antiquarian, archaeologist, plant pathologist, and mycologist. Originally trained as an architect he moved to illustration and began to study and draw fungi, particularly those affecting crop plants. In the 1870s he took a special interest in archaeology, studying stone tools and other human remains. He also studied the history of Dunstable, serving as freeman of the Borough.
Abbreviations: W.G.Sm.
Occupations: mycologist, illustrator, cartoonist, botanist, archaeologist, anthropologist
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Dates: 1835-03-23T00:00:00Z – 1917-10-27T00:00:00Z
Birth place: London
Direct attributions: 3 plants, 24 fungi
Authorship mentions: 3 plants, 42 fungi