| It's not exactly a botanical (i.e. scientific) question, more horticultural. People's names like 'Claire' etc are always CULTIVAR names, bestowed by plant breeders or marketers on newly developed varieties. Botanical names, by contrast, are usually of Latin or Greek origin or, if named for a person, the name is normally given a Latin termination, e.g. claireae. The vast majority of cultivar names are found in the relatively few plant groups that have been extensively hybridised, among the largest being roses, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, chrysanthemums, dahlias, geraniums, tulips, daffodils, daylilies and a few others. So one way to search might be to join the name , e.g. Claire, to the name of a group/genus, e.g. rose or Rosa, and work your way through the groups I have mentioned. Two further points: You are likely to find most hits are where the name has a surname or other words accompanying, e.g. 'Claire Wagner' or 'Claire's Surprise' In roses, camellias and many other groups, the vast majority of cultivar names recorded are of cultivars that are now extinct, or at least no longer available commercially. So if your wish is to have the plant to grow, you may find it impossible to obtain. |