the star in Hippeastrum
Jim McKenney (Sat, 13 May 2017 17:53:28 PDT)
Jane asked about the name of the star which might be the star suggested in the botanical name Hippeastrum.
In the Spanish Wikipedia article https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
there is this: There are different versions regarding the origin of the name:
- Caio Domenico Gallo, 7 indicates that this denomination was taken in homage to the respect and devotion to the Most Holy Virgin of the Epiphany, to which pilgrims came from the East guided by a star, as well as to the virgin Stella Maris.
- Giuseppe Bonfiglio e Costanzo, 8 figure the origin in the star of Orion, progenitor of Messina .
- Giuseppe La Farina, 9 states that the denomination was taken in imitation of the homonymous military order instituted in 1352 by John II , 10 kingofFrance. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
So I think Orion might be what you are looking for.
Jim McKenney, just back from a day long trip and now back to dinner.
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