Polak, Joseph   (c.1844 - c.1899)

Surname also spelt 'Polack' or 'Pollack'.

Gardener at Government Gardens, Perth, WA

Went with John Forest to Gascoyne River in 1882 and collected plants.

Honoured in the plant names: Ptilotus polakii F.Muell.
and Ptilotus polakii F.Muell. (originally published as 'Podotheca polackii').

Source: Extracted from:
George, A.S. (2009) Australian Botanist's Companion, Four Gables Press, WA.
Portrait Photo: none known.

Collecting localities for 'POLAK, J.' OR 'Pollack, J.' from AVH (2025)

Data from 222 specimens