Orchids are very often named after famous people.
This is a tradition that started in the 1940 s in the United States.
It is a trend now to honor VIP s by naming a hybrid orchid after them.
In fact Singapore Botanic Gardens has a " VIP Orchid Garden"
For more celebrity orchids read here..
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