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Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae (olive family). There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to southeastern is also one of the plant's common names, along with Easter tree; For many people the forsythia plant is one of the best representatives of spring. When the forsythia – which is a deciduous shrub that is native to Asia and Eastern portions of Europe – bursts forth with bright yellow blossoms, gardeners know that spring has officially begun. In 1770 the forsythia plant was officially given a name. The name forsythia was given to this beautiful plant to honor of William Forsyth, the Scottish botanist who was employed at the Apothecaries Garden in Chelsea, and later became one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society. It is no surprise that having this plant named after you would be considered an honor, as they are not only lovely to look at, but enormously useful as well. As well as symbolizing t
