Olivier Jules Richard (22 March 1836 – 7 January 1896) was a French botanist, mycologist and lichenologist who published on the anatomy and symbiosis of lichens.[1]

A native of La Mothe-Saint-Héray,[2] he studied law in Paris. He later served as procureur de république (prosecutor) in Marennes (1873–76), La Roche-sur-Yon (1876–85) and Poitiers (1885–91).[3] In 1890 he became a member of the Société botanique de France.[4]

He was an outspoken opponent of Simon Schwendener's theory of lichenization.[3]

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The standard author abbreviation O.J.Rich. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[7]

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  1. ^ http://www.eol.org/pages/133626, Encyclopedia of Life, Cladonia pocillum (Ach.) O. J. Rich. 1803 , Retrieved February 1, 2011.
  2. ^ Olivier-Jules Richard (1836-1896) data.bnf.fr
  3. ^ a b BHL Taxonomic literature : a selective guide to botanical publications
  4. ^ Richard, Olivier Jules Sociétés savantes de France
  5. ^ Notice sur la culture de la ramie at Google Books
  6. ^ Florule des clochers et des toitures des églises de Poitiers (Vienne) at Google Books
  7. ^ International Plant Names Index.  O.J.Rich.