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David Fairchild's 1944 Expedition to Mesoamerica: Encounters with Quercus skinneri

By Website Editor | April 23, 2023
A.G.B. Fairchild with Quercus skinneri acorns

The famous agricultural explorer was fascinated by the large acorns he found in Guatemala in 1944.

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David Fairchild's 1944 Expedition to Mesoamerica: Encounters with Quercus skinneri

By Website Editor | April 23, 2023
A.G.B. Fairchild with Quercus skinneri acorns

The famous agricultural explorer was fascinated by the large acorns he found in Guatemala in 1944.

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