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Nomenclature
Named for Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727-1759), professor of botany, Göttingen.
Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell. p.314
Zinnia species
Family: ASTERACEAEGenus: Zinnia
Species: species
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: September, October
Reason for growing: Commemorative