Jean Paton

Jean Annette Paton MBE (née Comins or Comyn; born 4 January 1929) is a British botanist, bryologist and botanical illustrator. She has written many books on the bryology of the United Kingdom and the flora of Cornwall, and described several new species.

Jean Annette Paton

MBE
Born (1929-01-04) 4 January 1929
Alma materBedford College for Women
AwardsJill Smythies Award (2000)
Scientific career
FieldsBryology
InstitutionsUniversity of Southampton
Author abbrev. (botany)Paton

Paton has been called the "queen of vice-county recording" for her prolific records of bryological specimens in the second half of the 20th century. She was president of the British Bryological Society in 1976 and 1977.

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