Alberto Vojtech Fric
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Alberto Vojtěch Frič was a famous Czech
botanist, ethnographer, writer
and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species
of cactus
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South American Indians called him Karaí Pukú (engl. Long Hunter); in Europe he became known as Cactus hunter.
Czech Republic
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botanist, ethnographer, writer
Writer
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and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of cactus
Cactus
A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines...
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South American Indians called him Karaí Pukú (engl. Long Hunter); in Europe he became known as Cactus hunter.
Credited
- Airampoa
- Chaffeyopuntia
- Pseudotephrocactus
- Salmiopuntia
- Subulatopuntia
- Weberiopuntia