Komarov Botanical Inst

Feb 27, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Alexander N Sennikov |Finnish Museum |Irina V. Sokolova |Komarov Botanical Inst

Abstract A brief account of the biography of Richard Maack (1825–1886) is provided, with an emphasis on his botanical travels and research presented in the context of contemporary politics and sciences. The history of three Siberian expeditions of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society is detailed: to the Viluy River in 1853–1855, to the Amur River in 1855–1856 and to the Ussuri River in 1859–1860. Scientific and curatorial treatments of botanical collections of these expeditions are reviewed.