Freesia Flower History. Ecklon was a botanist who discovered the Freesia flower but actually named the flower after Friedrich Freese his botanist friend. See Article History Freesia genus Freesia genus of about 20 species perennial plants of the iris family Iridaceae native to southern Africa.
All the 14 species of Freesia are African in origin. Freese by a fellow botanist Christian P. History of Freesia The freesia originated from the Cape Colony in South Africa and is also known as the Cape lily-of-the-valley As we know the flower received its name around 1830 from friends Ecklon and Freese.
Their natural growing season begins in late fall when the weather cools and the rainy season begins.
Nov 27 2019 Freesia is a flower named after Friedrich Freese the botanist friend of Christian P. It is a popular gift among many cultures given to family and friends. Freese by a fellow botanist Christian P. Their colorful blooms and rich sweet perfume make freesia flowers a perennial favorite.