 Sketches of parts of a macaranga triloba plant Image by Winifred Smith, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Winifred SmithWinifred Smith Winifred Smith English botanist Not to be confused with Winifred Boys-Smith. Not to be confused with Winifred Smith (musician). Winifred Smith (5 November 1858 – 1925) was an English botanist and educationist. She became a lecturer in the botany department at University College, London and took a leading role in supporting women students. Quick facts Winifred Smith Parts of a Macaranga triloba plant drawn by Winifred Smith Close First forty years She was born in Mortlake, Surrey on 5 November 1858[1] to Fanny and James Smith, who owned and ran a building business.[2][3] Some of Smith's education was at Queen's College, London, a pioneering school for girls aged from 12 to 20. She then "devoted" herself to teaching[4][5]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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