Cogniaux

Cogniaux is a surname of French origin, derived from the French word "cognac," which refers to a type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France. The surname is also associated with the French botanist and mycologist, Jean Louis Émile Boudier, who used the name "Cogniaux" as a botanical author abbreviation. Boudier was born in 1845 and died in 1910. He is known for his extensive work on fungi, particularly in the families of Agaricales and Boletales. His contributions to mycology include the description of numerous new species and the revision of several genera. Boudier's work has been instrumental in the classification and understanding of fungi, and his legacy continues to influence mycological research today. The surname Cogniaux is also found in other families and individuals, unrelated to the botanist, who may have adopted it for various reasons.