David Myers Mottier

1864–1940 (age 76)

Botanist

Biography

David Myers Mottier (1864–1940) devoted his life to the study and cultivation of the region's plant life, blending scholarly rigor with patient fieldwork to deepen the botanical understanding cherished by students and fellow scientists.

He nurtured gardens, collected specimens that enriched herbaria, and is remembered for fostering a lasting appreciation for native species while resting now at Rose Hill Cemetery.

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