Feinbrun-Dothan, Naomi
FEINBRUN-DOTHAN, NAOMI
FEINBRUN-DOTHAN, NAOMI (1900–1995), Israel botanist. Born in Moscow and raised in Kishinev, Feinbrun-Dothan immigrated to Palestine in 1924. Working with Alexander *Eig, she helped gather the plants which formed the basis for the Hebrew University's herbarium. She was part of the Hebrew University from its establishment, becoming a full professor in botany in 1966. She was instrumental in preparation and publishing of Flora Palaestina. In 1991 she was awarded the Israel Prize for knowledge of the Land of Israel.
[Fern Lee Seckbach (2nd ed.)]
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