Morton Peck

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Morton Peck

Morton Eaton Peck (1871–1959) was an American botanist specializing in flora of Oregon.[1] He was professor of botany at Willamette University.[1] He wrote Manual of the Higher Plants of Oregon.[1] Botanist Arthur Cronquist commented that Peck's Oregon plant collection was "the most complete, so far as I know that exists."[1]

The standard author abbreviation M.Peck is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Morton Peck, Oregon Encyclopedia
  2. ^ International Plant Names Index.  M.Peck.


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