Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort | |
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| Born | 5 June 1656 |
| Died | 28 December 1708 (aged 52) |
| Education | University of Paris |
| Known for | Clear distinction between genus and species |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | botany |
| Tourn. | |
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (5 June 1656 – 28 December 1708) was a French botanist, notable as the first to make a clear definition of the concept of genus for plants. Botanist Charles Plumier was his pupil and accompanied him on his voyages.