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1832–1890 England

Frances Elizabeth Tripp (1 August 1832 – 26 December 1890) was an English bryologist, illustrator, author of children's books, and philanthropist. She is noteworthy for her popular book British Mosses, their homes, aspects, structure and uses (1868; 2nd edition 1874; 3rd edition 1888).

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In the botanical system of Linnæus mosses were placed among the Cryptogamic plants. It is true that the various parts of their fruit are so small as only to be fully examined by the help of a microscope, but the flower and fruit as a whole may on most species be easily seen.

British Mosses, Their Homes, Aspects, Structure, and Uses (1868)

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