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It used to be considered a monotypic genus, containing the single species Sarcosphaera coronaria, commonly known as the pink crown, the violet crown-cup, or the violet star cup. However, recent research revealed there are many species in the complex, two in Europe and North Africa ( S. coronaria and S. crassa ), other in North America (e.g., S ...
The climate of Attica is characterised by low humidity and a high percentage of dust in the air, which make sunsets display hues of violet and purple and the surrounding mountains often appear immersed in a purple haze. In Geoffrey Trease's novel, The Crown of Violet, the name is explained as referring to the mauve-tinted marble of the ...
The Violet Crown Trail is a 30-mile (48 km) [1] pedestrian and cycling trail in Austin, Texas. Established in 2006 by the Hill Country Conservancy, the trail follows Barton Creek from Zilker Park and Mopac Expressway southwestward before finally terminating at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . [ 2 ]
Eva Longoria’s Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats. 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. ½ small white onion, chopped. 2 medium garlic cloves, minced. 1 lb. ground turkey
Dowager Countess Violet Crawley died in Downton Abbey: A New Era, but the upcoming third movie will still pay tribute to the late Maggie Smith. Smith died at age 89 on September 27, not long after ...
Brentwood is a neighborhood in central Austin, Texas.. Brentwood comprises United States Census tracts 15.05 and 2.05, and ZIP Codes 78756 and 78757. The area is bordered by Burnet Road and Allandale to the west, North Lamar Boulevard and North Loop on the east, 45th Street and Rosedale to the south, and Justin Lane and Crestview to the north.
A Falcons defeat gives the NFC South crown to Tampa Bay, which leads New Orleans 20-19. Packers go up Green Bay took its first lead over the Chicago Bears on Sunday thanks to a 55-yard Brandon ...
In 1952 Trease wrote a prequel to The Hills of Varna, The Crown of Violet.The title is taken from a quote from Pindar (see City of the Violet Crown).Set in ancient Athens, it is about how Alexis wrote The Gadfly, a comedy defending Socrates, and contains vivid descriptions of the Greek theatre.