René Richard Louis Castel
![Louis Germain, ''Portrait of René Castel'', 1832 ([[Vire]], musée de Vire)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/FranceNormandieVireMusee2011BotanistesReneCastelParLouisGermain.jpg)
René Richard Louis Castel (6 October 1758 in Vire – 15 June 1832 in Reims) was a French poet and naturalist.The genus ''Castela'' was named after him, honoring his works in botany. Provided by Wikipedia
René Richard Louis Castel (6 October 1758 in Vire – 15 June 1832 in Reims) was a French poet and naturalist.The genus ''Castela'' was named after him, honoring his works in botany. Provided by Wikipedia
