Lydia Byam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lydia Byam
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Byam Bombay gossipium
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| Baptized | 4 September 1772 |
| Occupation | Naturalist, scientific illustrator |
| Known for | scientific illustration |
Lydia Byam was a talented artist who drew plants. She was born around 1772. Lydia is famous for her detailed pictures of plants from the Caribbean islands. Her work helped people learn more about the amazing plants found there, including those used for food and medicine. She was most active between 1797 and 1800.
About Lydia Byam's Family
Lydia Byam was born in Antigua. Her father, William Byam, was a lawyer and an important person in Antigua's government. Her mother was Martha Rogers. Lydia was baptized on September 4, 1772. We don't know exactly when she died, but it was at sea.
The Byam family was very well-known and important in Antigua. Lydia's great-grandfather, Edward Byam, was even the deputy governor of Antigua for many years, from 1715 to 1741. This shows how important her family was on the island.
Her Famous Works
Lydia Byam published two important books filled with her plant drawings. These books were published without her name on them, but they were dedicated to a distant relative, Viscountess Galway.
- A collection of exotics, from the Island of Antigua (1797)
- Fruits of the West Indies (1800)
These books are special because they helped people in other parts of the world learn about the unique plants of the Caribbean.
Gallery
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Acacia mimosa
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Avocado pear
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Bombay gossipium
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Canella alba
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Carica papaya female
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Carica papaya
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Rocou
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Cashew
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Castor
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Coffee tree
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Dates
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Granadilla
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Guaiacum
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Poinciana
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Potato vine
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Rose apple
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Sea-side grape
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Smooth cerasee
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Sorrel hibiscus
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Syringa lacinitia
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Wythe apple
See also
In Spanish: Lydia Byam para niños
