Oldriska Ceska

Place: Prague

Born: 1938

Death: 2022

Biography:

Oldriska Ceska, also known as Oluna Ceska, was a Czech-Canadian mycologist, phytochemist, and botanist. She was born in Prague, Czech Republic on July 1, 1938, and died in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on November 9, 2022. Ceska was known for her work in the field of mycology, particularly in the study of fungi. She was a member of the Mycological Society of America and the British Columbia Mycological Society. Ceska was also an artist, with a focus on scientific illustrations, particularly botanical and mycological drawings. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums, and is held in the collections of universities and research institutions. Ceska was also an educator, teaching courses in mycology, phytochemistry, and botany at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. She was also a mentor to many students and young researchers in her field. Ceska's contributions to the field of mycology and her passion for scientific illustration have left a lasting legacy in the scientific community and the art world.