Cleola Wheeler

Cleola Wheeler was an American botanist and horticulturist whose research and work contributed to the advancement of plant science in the United States during the early and mid-20th century. Working during an era when women's participation in scientific fields was limited, Wheeler pursued botanical research and practical horticultural applications. Her focus on plant science included work with crop cultivation, plant genetics, and horticultural practices that had both academic and agricultural significance. Wheeler's career represents the contributions of women scientists during a period when the scientific community was beginning to recognize and document female researchers more broadly. Her work in botany and horticulture contributed to evolving knowledge of plants and their cultivation, supporting both academic botanical science and practical agricultural advancement. Though detailed biographical records are limited, her presence in scientific history reflects the important role of female researchers in botanical sciences.