Magnolias were named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.
Who were they named after?
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The Zinnia flower was named after Johann Gottfried Zinn, an 18th century botantist and doctor.
The Nicotiana flower was named after Jean Nicot, a 16th century French man who sent dried leaves and seeds to the mother of the Queen of France.
Lewis' Blue Flax was named for Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The Henry Hudson Rose was named after Henry Hudson. He was a 17th century explorer from England. The Hudson River was named after him.
Henry Hudson Rose
Henry Hudson Rose
Alstroemeria was named after the Swedish botanist Baron Klas von Alstroem. He collected seeds on a trip to Spain in 1753, among which were seeds of the South American flower Alstroemeria.
Shreveport Grandiflora Rose was named to honor the city that is the home to the headquarters of the American Rose Society.
The Darwin Tulip, named for Charles Darwin, was bred in the late 1880s in Haarlem by E. H.Krelage and Son.
Thomas Edison Dahlia was named after Thomas Edison.
Martha Stewart Narcissi was named in honor of Martha Stewart.
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Rosie the Riveter Floribunda Rose is named to honor the hard working women that kept American shipyards and factories productive during the Second World War.
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Risking the obvious, I simply cannot pass on wondering about the habit and this man's hair.
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Shirley Temple Peony is a beautiful light rose pink which fades to white.
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Forgive my ignorance but. Where is this thread leading?
How do plants get named for people?
Judy Garland Rose was after the actress Judy Garland.
Sir Alexander Fleming Peony
Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist.
Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist.