A genus of terrestrial orchids found in North America, distinguished by rose-purple flowers; also, a nymph in Greek mythology.
Named after Arethusa, a nymph from Greek mythology who was transformed into a spring. The orchid genus received this name due to its association with water-loving environments.
Botanists love naming plants after mythological figures—this pretty orchid got the name of a water nymph, connecting Linnaean taxonomy with ancient Greek storytelling!
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