Frances Theodora Parsons
American botanist, naturalist and writer
- Lived
- 1861–1952
- Also writes as
- Mrs. William Starr Dana
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About Frances Theodora Parsons
Frances Theodora Parsons, who initially published as Mrs. William Starr Dana, was an American naturalist and author active in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote a number of books, including a popular guide to American wildflowers.
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