WHAT'S IN A FLOWER'S NAMEPublished: April 9, 1989, 12:00 a.m. MDTView CommentsShareBy Deseret NewsView Comments The forsythia is named for William Forsyth, who brought the plant from China at the beginning of the 19th century.Join the ConversationLooking for comments?Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.VIEW COMMENTS