Allan Cunningham (botanist)
Allan Cunningham (13 July 1791 – 27 June 1839) was an English botanist and explorer, primarily known for his travels in Australia to collect plants.
Read more about Allan Cunningham (botanist): Early Life, Brazil and New South Wales, Coastal Exploration, Further Exploration of Eastern Australia, Later Life, Legacy
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