Liivia Laasimer facts for kids

Liivia-Maria Laasimer (born June 21, 1918 – died February 26, 1988) was an important Estonian botanist. A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. She spent her life learning about and working with plants in Estonia.

Who Was Liivia-Maria Laasimer?

Liivia-Maria Laasimer was a dedicated scientist. She helped us understand the many different plants that grow in Estonia. Her work made a big difference in the study of botany.

Early Life and Education

Liivia-Maria was born in Tartu, a city in Estonia. She loved learning and decided to study at Tartu University. She finished her studies there in 1941. This was an important step in her journey to becoming a scientist.

A Life Dedicated to Plants

After graduating, Liivia-Maria began her career right away. From 1941 to 1947, she worked at Tartu University's plant institute. This is where she started her hands-on work with plants.

Later, from 1947 until her death in 1988, she worked at the Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany. For many of those years, from 1952 to 1986, she was the head of the plant section. This shows how important her role was in Estonian science.

Important Work on Estonian Plants

Liivia-Maria Laasimer was a key author for a huge project. She helped write an 11-volume book series called "Eesti NSV floora." This means "Flora of the Estonian SSR." This big collection of books described all the different plants found in Estonia. It was published over many years, from 1959 to 1984. Her work helped future scientists and students learn about Estonian plant life.

Liivia-Maria Laasimer passed away in Tartu in 1988. Her work continues to be a valuable part of Estonian botanical knowledge.