KNOCHE, Herman

KNOCHE, Edward Louis Herman (1870-1945), born July 26, 1870 in San Jose, California of German parents, he studied botany at Stanford University and the University of Montpellier. Knoche was particularly interested in island vegetation; he collected specimens on islands over much of the world. A majority of his work focused on the Balearic Islands.

In September 1919 Knoche collected plants on Santa Cruz Island. His plant collections and library of 5000 volumes were given to Stanford University.

Island Collections~

Santa Cruz Island

9/1919