Moses A. Curtis, Marker G-64
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N 36° 04.610 W 079° 05.964
17S E 671139 N 3994142
Moses A. Curtis was a noted mycologist (study of fungi) and botanist and an Episcopal Clergyman.
Waymark Code: WM8DG
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2006
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Moses Ashley Curtis (1808-1872) was a Scientist and Clergyman. He was Rector of St. Matthew's Church, 1841-1847, 1856-1872. Head of Episcopal School for Boys, Raleigh, 1837-1839.
He made scientific studies of fungi, shrubs, woody vines, and other plants. Curtis discovered and named number of new plants. He was the first to understand and describe the process by which the Venus Fly Trap "eats" insects.
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