An arethusa is a variety of flower, a bog orchid of the genus Arethusa, with a magenta flower, commonly known as the dragon's mouth.
The Saucy Arethusa was created in 1832.
Veprecula arethusa was created in 1918.
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Love and bravery.
love and bravery
Dragon's mouth orchid is a common name for Arethusa bulbosa. It references a showy bog orchid which is much beloved in the United States of America.
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Dominic D'Urzo has written: 'Arethusa'
Arethusa is a minor goddess called a Nereid, her stream is in Syracuse on the island of Ortygia near Sicily. The myth goes that tried to flee the lustful river god Alpheios, who mingled his waters with hers.
Arethusa was chased by the river god, then later turned into a spring.
F. M. Crawford has written: 'Arethusa' 'Soprano'