French mycologist. Director of the natural history museum at Nice. His works contain drawings made by the author. His books are especially important for the Mediterranean mycology.

Herbarium: NICE

Important publications:
Barla, J. B. 1859: Les champignons de la province de Nice et principalement les espèces comestibles, suspectes ou vénéneuses, dessinés d'après nature. (Nice).
Barla, J. B. 1888-1892: Champignons des Alpes Maritimes. 80 p. 64 pl. (Nice).