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Andromeda

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Andromeda

Genus of plants belonging to the Ericaceae (heather) family. They are shrubs native to Europe, Asia and North America. Bog rosemary Andromeda polifolia grows in British peat bogs; rosemary-leaved marsh andromeda A. rosmarinifolia is found in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Akin to the adventure of Perseus and Andromeda --indeed, by some supposed to be indirectly derived from it --is that famous story of St.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
It is Guido's picture of Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea-monster or whale.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
Here is to be seen at work that powerful telescope which enabled Bond to resolve the nebula of Andromeda, and Clarke to discover the satellite of Sirius.
From The Earth To The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
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