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Brian Mathew

British botanist (1936 - ) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists

Brian Frederick Mathew MBE, VMH is a British botanist, born in the village of Limpsfield, Surrey, England. His particular area of expertise is bulbous plants, particularly ornamental bulbous plants, although he has contributed to other fields of taxonomy and horticulture.

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Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire
Victoria Medal of Honour

About this person

He has authored or co-authored many books on bulbs and bulbous genera which appeal to both botanists and gardeners, as well as specialist monographs on other genera, including Daphne, Lewisia, and Helleborus. His work has been recognized by the British Royal Horticultural Society and the International Bulb Society.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1936 · age 89