Sarah P. Monks

Sarah P. Monks is an American plant systematist and botanist known for her research on the systematics, evolution, and biogeography of neotropical plants, particularly within the family Melastomataceae. Her work integrates morphological, molecular, and ecological data to understand plant diversification and adaptation. Monks has also contributed to the development of online taxonomic resources and databases. Further, she has been involved in numerous fieldwork expeditions throughout the Neotropics, collecting plant specimens that contribute to our understanding of regional flora and biodiversity.