'healer' from ἀλθαίνω althaino, to cure, also a kind of mallow ), [1][2] also rendered althea or althaia, was queen of calydon through her marriage to king oeneus. Althea, also called hibiscus or rose mallow, are very decorative shrubs The name althea is a girl's name of greek origin meaning with healing power Althea, also known as rose of sharon or hibiscus syriacus, is a popular blooming woody shrub in cold hardiness zones 5 to 8 Altheas love the heat and blooms in the summer as many other plants are winding down their flowering season. From the greek name ἀλθαία (althaia), perhaps related to greek ἄλθος (althos) meaning healing
In greek myth she was the mother of meleager Soon after her son was born she was told that he would die as soon as a piece of wood that was burning on her fire was fully consumed. Alþea) is an english female given name It is a variation of the greek name althaea (αλθαια), which may be related to greek ἀλθος althos (healing) Richard lovelace used the name in a poem (to althea, from prison) that john milton later alluded to in his own poem lycidas [1] ^ milton, john (1886).
It includes althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils Free shipping offers & free store pickup available same day Join ultamate rewards to earn points.
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