George Clifton (plant collector)

George Clifton (1823–1913) was an English collector of seaweed specimens, active in Australia. Clifton was born in England and served in its Royal Navy, he emigrated to Australia in 1851. He returned in 1864, having served as a police officer, to become the Governor of the Portland and Dartmoor prisons. The standard author abbreviation Clifton is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

George Clifton (plant collector)

George Clifton (1823–1913) was an English collector of seaweed specimens, active in Australia. Clifton was born in England and served in its Royal Navy, he emigrated to Australia in 1851. He returned in 1864, having served as a police officer, to become the Governor of the Portland and Dartmoor prisons. The standard author abbreviation Clifton is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.