Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin
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Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (Баталин, Александр Фёдорович in Russian, 13 August 1847 – 13 October 1896), alternatively known as Alexandr Fedorovich Batalin, was a Russian botanist
. He was the Chief Botanist and Director of the Imperial Botanical Garden
in St. Petersburg.
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Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
. He was the Chief Botanist and Director of the Imperial Botanical Garden
Saint Petersburg Botanical Garden
The Saint Petersburg Botanical Garden, also known as the Botanic Gardens of the Komarov Botanical Institute or the Komarov Botanical Garden, is the oldest botanical garden in Russia, consisting of outdoor and rich indoor collections, which is situated on Aptekarsky Island in Saint Petersburg and...
in St. Petersburg.
Legacy
The epithet batalinii is used to refer to Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin in a species name (e.g., Tulipa bataliniiTulipa batalinii
Tulipa batalinii is a species of tulip native to Iran and Turkestan. The plant is about 15 cm in height. It flowers in spring, usually around mid-April.-Cultivation:...
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