George Richard Vasey | |
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| Born | 1853 |
| Died | 1921 |
| Other names | G. R. Vasey |
| Occupation | Botanical collector |
| Years active | 1875–1901 |
| Employer | USDA |
| Known for | Collected thousands of plant specimens in CA, NC, and WA |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Flora Nancy Vasey (sister) |
George Richard Vasey (1853–1921) was an American botanical collector who collected in at least nine U.S. states including California, North Carolina, and Washington. His specimens are labeled with the name G. R. Vasey. Based on the number of his specimens described as new species, the historian Joseph Ewan remarked "he must have had a hawk eye for plant prey". He was the son of Dr. George Vasey, a physician and botanist. The botanical activities of father and son overlapped in time, so the two men are often confused.