Clivia Nobilis
A house plant in Europe, but native to Southern Africa, and named after Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, by the botanist John Lindley in 1828.Lady Clive was the grand-daughter of Clive of India, and her father, Edward Clive 1st Earl of Powis, was also an expert and pro-active gardener. He spent much time digging in his gardens dressed like one of his gardeners, with rolled up shirtsleeves! Her mother was also a botanist of some renown, who made a number of plant discoveries during her own time in India.
Clivia Nobilis
A house plant in Europe, but native to Southern Africa, and named after Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, by the botanist John Lindley in 1828.Lady Clive was the grand-daughter of Clive of India, and her father, Edward Clive 1st Earl of Powis, was also an expert and pro-active gardener. He spent much time digging in his gardens dressed like one of his gardeners, with rolled up shirtsleeves! Her mother was also a botanist of some renown, who made a number of plant discoveries during her own time in India.