]> Eponymy: Helianthus oliveri A.Gray (1885). "Goshen, Ohio, 3 Nov. 1836-Veterans' Home, Sawtelle, CA, 25 July 1925; a high school teacher; occasionally wrote poetry; Los Angeles Herald (4 Dec. 1884) and Los Angeles Times (26 Sept. 1885) ran brief notices of Helianthus oliveri having been named for him." (vide David S. Hollombe). [collector note: California: GH] Botany Oliver, Joseph Campbell Oliver, Joseph Campbell J. C. Oliver