Georg Dionysius Ehret

BOTANICALS

Georg Dionysius Ehret (30 January 1708 – 9 September 1770) was a German botanist and entomologist known for his botanical illustrations

His first illustrations were in collaboration with Carl Linnaeus and George Clifford in 1735-1736, and together they produced Hortus Cliffortianus in 1738, a masterpiece of early botanical literature.

He became one of the most influential European botanical artists of all time.The genus Ehretia was named in his honour.