Heliotrope
Heliotrope is a term that refers to a variety of things in different contexts. In the field of botany, it refers to a genus of flowering plants. In the field of mineralogy, it refers to a type of jasper or chalcedony. The term is also used in the field of literature and mythology.
Botany[edit | edit source]
In botany, Heliotrope is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. The genus is native to the Americas, with a few species found in Asia, Europe, and Africa. The plants are commonly known as "turnsole" because they turn their flowers to follow the sun.
Mineralogy[edit | edit source]
In mineralogy, Heliotrope is a green variety of chalcedony, sprinkled with red spots, which resemble drops of blood, hence its other name, bloodstone. It is used as a gemstone and in the manufacture of seals.
Literature and Mythology[edit | edit source]
In literature and mythology, Heliotrope is a magical plant believed to have the power to make the person who carries it invisible. It is also associated with the Greek sun god, Helios, and is said to have the power to attract wealth and favor.
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