George Oxford Miller

George Oxford Miller (1943-2024) was a botanist, nature photographer, environmental journalist, and near-lifelong resident of the West. He lived in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. He served as president and was a lifetime member of the Albuquerque chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico. George earned his master's degree in zoology and botany from the University of Texas at Austin. He was the author of 15 guidebooks to the West. George's books for Adventure Publications...See more

George Oxford Miller (1943-2024) was a botanist, nature photographer, environmental journalist, and near-lifelong resident of the West. He lived in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. He served as president and was a lifetime member of the Albuquerque chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico. George earned his master's degree in zoology and botany from the University of Texas at Austin. He was the author of 15 guidebooks to the West. George's books for Adventure Publications include Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southwest, The Rocky Mountain Plant Guide, and seven wildflower quick guides. He also wrote the "Plant of the Month" column for New Mexico Magazine. His wildflower website describes more than 700 species with photos and identification tips. His knowledge and kindness were gifts to all. See less