Christo Albertyn Smith
Christo Albertyn Smith | |
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| Born | 26 April 1898 |
| Died | 23 November 1956 (aged 58) |
| Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch |
| Known for | Common names of South African plants |
| Spouse | Bertha Edith Thorold |
| Children | Lillemor Elizabeth Smith Christopher John Smith |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | Kew Herbarium, London Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg Division of Plant Science, Pretoria |
Christo Albertyn Smith (1898–1956) was a South African botanist. He co-wrote a definitive dictionary of common names of South African plants, although it was only published after his death.