Blue devil
Blue Devil is a term that has various meanings and applications in different contexts. It can refer to a type of flower, a mascot for a university, a comic book character, and a type of fish.
Blue Devil Flower[edit | edit source]
The Blue Devil (Eryngium ovinum) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Australia and is known for its distinctive blue-purple flowers. The plant is often found in grasslands and open forests, and it is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance.
Blue Devil Mascot[edit | edit source]
The Blue Devil is the mascot of Duke University, a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. The mascot, which is depicted as a blue devil, is a prominent symbol at the university's athletic events. The origin of the mascot dates back to the 1920s, when the university adopted the nickname "Blue Devils" for its athletic teams.
Blue Devil Comic Book Character[edit | edit source]
Blue Devil is also a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Comics universe. The character was created by Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn, and Paris Cullins, and made his first appearance in Blue Devil #1 in June 1984. The character, whose real name is Daniel Cassidy, becomes the Blue Devil after an accident on a movie set causes him to be fused with a high-tech suit of armor.
Blue Devil Fish[edit | edit source]
The Blue Devil (Paraplesiops meleagris) is a species of fish in the family Plesiopidae. It is found in the coastal waters of southern Australia, where it inhabits rocky reefs and seagrass beds. The fish is known for its bright blue coloration, which gives it its common name.
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