William Turner Thiselton-Dyer Books

Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer was a prominent British botanist and the third director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. His extensive work significantly influenced the introduction of key crops, such as rubber and cacao, in British colonies. However, as an authoritarian director at Kew, he erred in dismissing potential artistic talent, impacting future careers. He is recognized for his editions of significant botanical works and his standard author abbreviation in botanical nomenclature.