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St. Andrew's Cross (other)
Saint Andrew's Cross may refer to: * Saltire, a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, including a gallery of flags * St. Andrew's cross (philately), a saltire that occurs on some philatelic items * Saint Andrew's Cross (BDSM), a common piece of equipment in BDSM dungeons * St Andrew's Cross, Glasgow, a road junction in Glasgow, Scotland * ''Hypericum hypericoides ''Hypericum hypericoides'', commonly called St. Andrew's cross, is a species of flowering plant in the St. John's wort family, Hypericaceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America Central America ( es, Am� ...'', or St Andrew's Cross, a flowering plant * ''Argiope'' (spider), or St Andrew's Cross spider See also * Andrew Cross (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saltire
A saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, like the shape of the letter X in Roman type. The word comes from the Middle French ''sautoir'', Medieval Latin ''saltatoria'' ("stirrup"). From its use as field sign, the saltire came to be used in a number of flags, in the 16th century for Scotland and Burgundy, in the 18th century also as the ensign of the Russian Navy, and for Ireland. Notable 19th-century usage includes some of the flags of the Confederate States of America. It is also used in the flag of Jamaica and on seals, and as a heraldic charge in coats of arms. The term saltirewise or in saltire refers to heraldic charges arranged as a diagonal cross. The shield may also be divided per saltire, i.e. diagonally. A warning sign in the shape of a saltire is also used to indicate the point at which a railway line intersects a road at a level crossing. Heraldry and vexillology The sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Andrew's Cross (BDSM)
The X-cross, X-frame, saltire cross or Saint Andrew's cross is a common piece of equipment in BDSM dungeons. It is erotic furniture that typically provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist. When secured to an X-cross, the subject is restrained in a standing spreadeagle position. X-crosses are versatile and easy to manufacture. They are usually firmly attached to a wall. The "bondage wheel" variant has a central axle, allowing occupants to be turned upside down. The submissive may be attached to the X-cross with either the back or front facing the cross. Being restrained facing the cross is the position often used for whipping. Being attached with one's back to the cross is usually more of a sexual bondage position or used for sexual teasing. The X-cross may be purchased from BDSM companies, but many users make their own. Freestanding X-crosses have a frame which supports the cross. Some homemade freestanding X-crosses have a tendency to be unstable; a writhing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Andrew's Cross, Glasgow
St Andrew's Cross, also known as Eglinton Toll, is a road junction in the south side of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Description The junction includes two roads running roughly north-south which meet, but do not intersect for vehicular traffic since a realignment in 1946:When the trams still ruled on the streets of post-war Glasgow The Herald, 30 December 2016 the west thoroughfare ( A77) is known as Eglinton Street from Laurieston ( the Gorbals) until it reac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypericum Hypericoides
''Hypericum hypericoides'', commonly called St. Andrew's cross, is a species of flowering plant in the St. John's wort family, Hypericaceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America Central America ( es, América Central or ) is a subregion of the Americas. Its boundaries are defined as bordering the United States to the north, Colombia to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. ..., and the Caribbean. Its preferred habitat is dry woods on acidic soil. It is a small shrub or shrublet that produces yellow flowers with four petals. There are, according to some classifications, 2 subspecies, ''hypericoides'' and ''multicaule.'' However, the latter of these is usually classified as a separate species, '' Hypericum stragulum''. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q17812225 hypericoides Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Flora of the Southeastern United States Flora of Mexico Flora of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argiope (spider)
The genus ''Argiope'' includes rather large spiders that often have a strikingly coloured abdomen. These spiders are distributed throughout the world. Most countries in tropical or temperate climates host one or more species that are similar in appearance. The etymology of ''Argiope'' is from a Latin word ''argentum'' meaning silver. The carapace of ''Argiope'' species is typically covered in silvery hairs, and when crawling in the sun, they reflect it in a way that gives them a metallic, white appearance. Description As most orb weavers, they own a third claw which is used to weave their complex webs. As most spiders, there is also a significant amount of sexual dimorphism, females measuring 19 to 28mm and males measuring 5 to 9mm. Their webs are relatively big, usually with zigzag patterns in them. They own black and yellow patterning all around their body, occasionally on their legs. Their legs mainly being black, with red or yellow patterning closer to the body. Their cep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
