In 1838, E. tectorum was noted by Irish botanist William Henry Harvey (as R. Tectorum) for its use as a thatching material, and in the making of brooms and baskets.
She became fascinated with marine biology, possibly on the advice of William Henry Harvey, who she had met while convalescing in Hastings in 1848.
Ronald Campbell Gunn (1808–1881) Harvey specimens in the Ulster Museum are from George Town.
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These includes: Rev. Mr. Pollexfen and Dr. McBain for Orkney algae, the others are: Rev. Mr.Hore, Dr.Cocks, Mr. Rohloff, Mr. Boswarva, Miss White, Miss Magdalene Turner, Miss Warren, Miss (Anne) Ball, Miss (Isabella) Gifford (1823?–1891)(4), Miss Cutler (1), Mrs Gatty (1809–1873), Mrs Gulson (?–1871)(5), Mrs Hayden, Rev. Dr. Landsborough, Dr. Dickie (2), Mr. Ralfs and Mr. Cresswell.
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After his death his spiritual diary was published and the botanist William Henry Harvey named the genus Acanthaceae Ruttya after him.