Edmund William Mason (1890, Greater London – 13 May 1975) OBE FLS[1][2] was an English botanist and mycologist, noteworthy for his research on the taxonomy of hyphomycetes.
After secondary education at Oundle School he matriculated at St John's College, Cambridge.
Upon his recovery he spent the remainder of the war attached to the Durham Light Infantry.
He diligently collected mycological specimens in England and was usually accompanied in the field forays by his wife Una.
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