Lowell David Flyr

Lowell David Flyr (1937-1971) was an American botanist. Born in Stratford, Texas, Flyr conducted his graduate thesis work at the University of Texas in Austin.[1] He is known for his work on the genus Brickellia.

Lowell David Flyr
Born1937 Edit this on Wikidata
Died1971 Edit this on Wikidata (aged 33–34)

At the age of 33, Flyr committed suicide in Dallas while undergoing treatment for depression.[1]

The species Brickellia cordifolia is called "Flyr's Nemesis" or "Flyr's brickellbush"[2] in his honor.

References
  1. Turner, B. L. (1972). "LOWELL DAVID FLYR, 1937-1971". SIDA, Contributions to Botany. 5 (1): 54–58. JSTOR 41967356.
  2. "Brickellia cordifolia - Species Page - APA: Alabama Plant Atlas". www.floraofalabama.org. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

The standard author abbreviation Flyr is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]

  1. International Plant Names Index.  Flyr.
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