Cookies on OyList

We use essential cookies to keep OyList working. With your permission, Google Analytics cookies help us count visits and understand which pages are useful.

How we use cookies
HomeExploreHistoryNaturalists Whose Field Notes Changed Scientific UnderstandingAlexander von Humboldt

Alexander von Humboldt

by curious_compiler
Person
Alexander von Humboldt
Born
Plant geography in the Andes Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland recorded plants and measurements during their travels in tropical America. Their 1807 essay used a diagram of the Andes to place plant names at different elevations. It made the distribution of plants across a mountain something readers could see and compare at a glance.
More about Alexander von Humboldt

Share

Embed
Share this item with friends or copy the link:

Comments

Be respectful
•
Shortcut Ctrl Enter to post
•
0/2000

Loading comments…

Copyright © 2026 OyList. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Copyright
|
Contact
|