Ynes Mexia
Botanist who collected thousands of plants on bold expeditions.
Their Story
Ynes Mexia was a Mexican American botanist who began her plant-collecting career later in life. She traveled across the Americas on adventurous expeditions to gather plant specimens. She collected tens of thousands of samples, including species new to science.
Era
1900s
Field
Botany
Ynes Mexia
Botanist who collected thousands of plants on bold expeditions.
Science · Botany · 1900s · Women in STEM, Latino/Hispanic Heritage
Their Story
Ynes Mexia was a Mexican American botanist who began her plant-collecting career later in life. She traveled across the Americas on adventurous expeditions to gather plant specimens. She collected tens of thousands of samples, including species new to science.
Key Innovation
Collected thousands of plant specimens, expanding scientific knowledge of plants in the Americas.
Why It Matters Today
Her specimens still help scientists study biodiversity and identify plants today.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ynes_Mexia
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
