Lullfitz, Frederick (Fred) Conrad James   (1914 - 1983)

Born in Perth, Western Australia, on 22 January 1914; died 1 January 1983.

He studied botany at the University of Western Australia.

During his long and varied career he spent five years as a plant and seed collector for the Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and many years studying and advising on the flora of the north-west.

He was a life member of the West Australian Wildflower Society.

Fred also dabbled in movie film, leaving a collection of early vegetation clips now held by the State Library:
https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/collection/data/1190902126

Among his scientific contributions is his collection of the type specimen of Acacia anaticeps.
Banksia lullfitzii was named in his honour.

Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Lullfitz
https://www.bornglorious.com/person/?pi=14954622
Portrait Photo: None known ? please help !

Collecting localities for 'Lullfitz, F.' from AVH (2023)

Data from 2,127 specimens