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Genus Andromeda

Genus Andromeda refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae. This genus consists of about 100 species of evergreen shrubs native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Botany: In botany, genus Andromeda is a genus of shrubs characterized by leathery leaves, bell-shaped flowers, and often found in damp habitats or acidic soil.

Example sentence: The genus Andromeda includes species like Andromeda polifolia, Andromeda glaucophylla, and Andromeda tetragona.

2. Noun - Mythology: In Greek mythology, Andromeda was a princess who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster but later rescued by the hero Perseus.

Example sentence: The tale of Andromeda's rescue by Perseus is one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology.

3. Noun - Astronomy: In astronomy, Andromeda refers to a constellation located in the northern sky, named after the mythological princess Andromeda.

Example sentence: The constellation Andromeda can be spotted in the autumn sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

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