(1810–88), American botanist, author of many textbooks which greatly popularized botany. He supported Darwin's theories at a time when they were anathema to many.
Definition of Gray, Asa in US English:
Gray, Asa
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(1810–88), US botanist. Finding no conflict between evolution and his view of divine design in nature, he supported Darwin's theories at a time when they were unpopular.