Wilson, Peter Gordon   (1950 -   )

Born on 28 Feb 1950 in Bowral, NSW;

1972 - 1980 attended University of New South Wales, Sydney, completing a PhD.

Jan 1981 to Dec 1982, Research Assistant (Biological Science), University of New South Wales.

Oct 1983 to present, Botanist, National Herbarium of New South Wales.

Peter's work involves a diverse range of activities; from conducting research projects and writing about various flora species, to identifying specimens and ensuring the herbarium collection reflects the most accurate names and classifications.

His research dives deep into the taxonomy and nomenclature of the plant family Myrtaceae, encompassing eucalyptus and bottle brushes, as well as the legume genus Indigofera, a native pea shrub.

He serves as a member of an international committee dedicated to proposals regarding the naming of ferns and flowering plants worldwide.

Source: Extracted from:
The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 4 Mar 1950, Page 42, Family Notices
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8581-318X
https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/about-us/our-people/meet-our-experts/peter-wilson
Portrait Photo: 2015, M.Fagg

Collecting localities for 'Wilson, P.G.' from AVH (2024)

Data from 15,157 specimens