Brian Mathew, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Brian Mathew

British botanist

Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1936

Place of Birth: London

Profession: botanist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.
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 (with Chris Brickell), Lewisia, and Helleborus.
His work has been recognized by the British Royal Horticultural Society and the International Bulb Society.