Achille Richard

Achille Richard was a French botanist, botanical illustrator and physician (27 April 1794 in Paris – 5 October 1852). The standard author abbreviation A.Rich. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. He was son of a notable botanist, Louis-Claude Marie Richard (1754–1821). Pharmacist in the French fleet and member of several well-known societies of their time. Achille Richard was one of the botanical leaders of his time, and his books are even nowadays valued for their clarity and precision.

Achille Richard

Achille Richard was a French botanist, botanical illustrator and physician (27 April 1794 in Paris – 5 October 1852). The standard author abbreviation A.Rich. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. He was son of a notable botanist, Louis-Claude Marie Richard (1754–1821). Pharmacist in the French fleet and member of several well-known societies of their time. Achille Richard was one of the botanical leaders of his time, and his books are even nowadays valued for their clarity and precision.