For these reasons , he was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor on May 8 , 1840 .
Noisette was responsible for the introduction and the distribution in France of a large number of rare American and Indian plants .
For these reasons , Noisette was named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor on May 8 , 1840 .
Noisette was responsible for the introduction and the distribution in France of a large number of rare American and Indian plants .