Brian Frederick MathewMBE, 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.[1] 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.
Books in order of publication:
| Dwarf Bulbs | 1973 |
| The Larger Bulbs | 1978 |
| The Iris | 1981 |
| Lilies and Other Related Flowers | 1982 |
| The Crocus: A Revision of the Genus Crocus (Iridaceae) | 1982 |
| The Bulbous Plants of Turkey | 1985 |
| Hellebores | 1989 |
| Lilies: A Romantic History with a Guide to Cultivation | 1993 |
| The Complete Book Of Bulbs, Corms, Tubers And Rhizomes | 1994 |
| The Gardener’s Guide To Bulbs | 1994 |
| Growing Bulbs: The Complete Practical Guide | 1997 |
| Bulbs for All Seasons | 1998 |
| Review of Allium Section Allium | 2000 |
| Genus Cyclamen: In Science, Cultivation, Art and Culture | 2013 |
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