There are quite a few varieties of animals and plants species that have been named after popular celebrities across the world. From tulips, sweetpeas and roses to carnivorous plants species, a lot more have been named after royals, actors, actresses and the like.

Some famous celebrity names given to flowers include Britain’s Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton, Bollywood actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, British actress Helen Mirren, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and more.

Start the slideshow to view the celebrities who have lent their names to flowers.

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Secretary of State Charlie White was convicted of six felony counts of voter fraud on Saturday. State of Indiana
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A model presents a creation from the Robyn Coles Millinery Autumn/Winter 2012 collection during London Fashion Week February 21, 2012. Reuters
Queen Elizabeth
Britain's Queen Elizabeth leaves a service of celebration to mark the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible at Westminster Abbey. The Queen has a variety of grandiflora roses named after her. PA
Elizabeth Taylor
A hybrid pink petal tea rose is named after the late actress Elizabeth Taylor. Reuters
Audrey Hepburn
Celebrity photographer Sid Avery photographed actress Audrey Hepburn with her pet dog at Paramount studios in Hollywood in 1957. The "My Fair Lady" actress has a light pink hybrid tea rose named after her. Reuters
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