Hendrik de Wit

Hendrik Cornelis Dirk de Wit
Hendrik Cornelis Dirk de Wit
Born	24 October 1909; Purmerend, The Netherlands
Died	16 March 1999 (aged 89); Heelsum, The Netherlands
Citizenship	Dutch
Alma mater	University of Amsterdam
Known for	studies on Cryptocoryne and Lagenandra
	Scientific career
Fields	Plant taxonomy
Institutions	Wageningen University and Research Centre
Author abbrev. (botany)	de Wit
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Hendrik (Henk) Cornelis Dirk de Wit (24 October 1909 – 16 March 1999) was a Dutch systematic botanist who contributed significantly to the knowledge of the Aroid genera Cryptocoryne and Lagenandra.^[1]^[2] He grew up in the Waterland, a marshy area in the Northwest Netherlands, and had a lifelong interest in aquatic plants.

^ Bos, J.J. (1999). "In Memoriam Professor Dr. H.C.D. de Wit (1909–1999)". Taxon. 48 (4): 847–848.
^ Bogner, J.; Bastmeijer, J. (2001). "In Memoriam - H.C.D. de Wit (1909–1999)". Aroideana. 24: 3–5.

[1] Bos, J.J. (1999). "In Memoriam Professor Dr. H.C.D. de Wit (1909–1999)". Taxon. 48 (4): 847–848.

[B&B-2] Bogner, J.; Bastmeijer, J. (2001). "In Memoriam - H.C.D. de Wit (1909–1999)". Aroideana. 24: 3–5.

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Hendrik Cornelis Dirk de Wit
Born	(1909 -10-24)24 October 1909 Purmerend, The Netherlands
Died	16 March 1999(1999-03-16) (aged 89) Heelsum, The Netherlands
Citizenship	Dutch
Alma mater	University of Amsterdam
Known for	studies on Cryptocoryne and Lagenandra
Scientific career
Fields	Plant taxonomy
Institutions	Wageningen University and Research Centre
Author abbrev. (botany)	de Wit

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