Marie-Hélène Sachet
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922–1986) was a French botanist. In 1966, she commenced work at the Smithsonian Institution, rising to the position of curator of botany at the National Museum of Natural History.[1]
Marie-Hélène Sachet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 1986 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | French botanist |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | National Museum of Natural History |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Sachet |
The Abutilon sachet is a rare plant that was named after her.[2]
Sachet was eventually awarded her Doctor of Philosophy degree by her alma mater, the University of Montpellier, France, in 1961.[3]
References
- "Smithsonian Institution Archives - Marie-Helene Sachet". National Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- "Marie-Helene Sachet". Smithsonian American Women's History. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- "INTRODUCTION TO MARIE - HELENE SACHET, ATOLL RESEARCH BULLETIN" (PDF). Smithsonian Institution. 1987. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- International Plant Names Index. Sachet.
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