Marie-Hélène Sachet Explained

Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922–1986) was a French botanist. In 1966, she commenced work at the Smithsonian Institution, rising to the position of curator of botany at the National Museum of Natural History.^[1]

The Abutilon sachet is a rare plant that was named after her.^[2]

Sachet was eventually awarded her Doctor of Philosophy degree by her alma mater, the University of Montpellier, France, in 1961.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Smithsonian Institution Archives - Marie-Helene Sachet. National Museum of Natural History. 2 February 2014.
2. Web site: Marie-Helene Sachet . 2023-09-11 . Smithsonian American Women's History . en.
3. Web site: 1987 . INTRODUCTION TO MARIE - HELENE SACHET, ATOLL RESEARCH BULLETIN . 2023-09-11 . Smithsonian Institution.