Gentle Julia: The Adventurous Life of Julia Wilmotte Henshaw

Julia Wilmotte Henshaw, a notable figure known for her diverse accomplishments.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 19, 1937 On this day, Julia Wilmotte [will-MOT] Henshaw, Canadian botanist, geographer, writer, and political activist, died. Her remarkable life reads like an adventure novel – from mapping Vancouver Island’s interior to…

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The Wildflower Writer of British Columbia: Julia Wilmotte Henshaw

Julia Wilmotte Henshaw (1869-1937), a notable Canadian botanist, geographer, writer, and political activist.

British Columbia’s Leading Botanist November 19, 1937    Today is the anniversary of the death of the Canadian botanist and writer Julia Wilmotte Henshaw. Remembered as one of British Columbia‘s leading botanists, Julia studied for a bit with the botanist Charles Schaefer and his wife, Mary Schaefer Warren. This was a happy working relationship by…

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