J. Richard Abbott

Dr. J. Richard Abbott is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, affiliated with the College of Math and Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology. He serves as the Curator of the UAM Herbarium, integrating his research expertise with educational responsibilities.

• Teaching areas: General Botany, Regional Flora, Plants in Our World, Medical Terminology, Introductory Biology, and General Ecology
• Research focus: Floristics, systematics, and taxonomy of the milkwort family (Polygalaceae)
• Contact: AbbottJR@uamont.edu, +1 870-460-1165

Dr. Abbott emphasizes active, hands-on learning, often engaging students outdoors. His work bridges plant science education with taxonomic research, leveraging the UAM Herbarium for applied botanical studies.