Arthur Harry Church

Arthur Harry Church FRS[1] (28 March 1865 – 24 April 1937) was a British botanist and botanical illustrator.

Church was born in Plymouth, England, the son of a saddler, and went to school locally.

[1] His particular fields of interest were phyllotaxy, the development and arrangement of parts of the flower and one-celled sea plants.

[3] He was also known for his abilities in preparing microscopic specimens, illustration, and above all inspiring lectures.

Each daughter was given as her middle name the name of a plant in flower at the time of her birth: Audrey Althea (hollyhock), Rosemary Doronica (Doronicum orientale) and Grace Coryla (hazel).