Hugh Bryan Spencer (Bryan) Womersley (19 November 1922-16 January 2011) was an Australian botanist and phycologist.[1] He was recognised internationally for his work on the macroalgae of the Australian region. He worked at the Department of Botany of the University of Adelaide.

Awards

Standard author abbreviation

The standard author abbreviation Womersley is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Womersley, Hugh Bryan Spencer (Bryan) (1922 - 2011)". Encyclopedia of Australian Science. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Edgeworth David Medal". The Royal Society of NSW. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. ^ International Plant Names Index.  Womersley.
Awards
Preceded by Clarke Medal
1985 		Succeeded by