John Henry Schaffner
American botanist and mycologist (1866–1939)
John Henry Schaffner (1866–1939) was an American botanist and professor at Ohio State University. He is known for his contributions to the floral diagram and for his work on reduction division. Schaffner is the botanical authority, for seven taxa that bear his name, such as Equisetum kansanum J.H.Schaffn..
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IPNI. List of plant names with authority J.H.Schaffn..
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