Rebecca Northen

Rebecca Tyson Northen (August 24, 1910 – April 30, 2004) was an American author, educator, and conservationist known for her work on orchids.

She was recognized for popularizing orchids through her books and articles on their culture and has been referred to as the "Julia Child of Orchids". Northen made contributions to orchid conservation, including the establishment of the Lankester Garden in Costa Rica. She authored several books and articles on orchid culture, including ''Home Orchid Growing'', which was first published in 1950. Provided by Wikipedia