Bartram
Americannoun
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John, 1699–1777, U.S. botanist.
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a first name.
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In a tribute posted on the band's website on Thursday, Bartram said he first met Oakes at a hotel on the outskirts of Leicester in 1969 and they "instantly hit if off".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
During his travels from 1773 to 1776, Bartram explored regions where this species lives and documented plants and animals that were unfamiliar to early North American settlers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
The scientific name M. pucpuggy honors the Seminole-Creek people of Florida, whose chief gave William Bartram the name "Puc Puggy," meaning "Flower Hunter."
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
“It’s colorful and accessible, and it’s a quick fix,” Bartram said, holding a cup of iced tea with large slices of lemon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
Of the 800 plants discovered in America in the colonial period, Bartram was responsible for about a quarter.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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