Meadia stems from Richard Mead - a 17th C scientist
https ://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/meadia
"adopted as a specific epithet (in Dodecatheon Meadia) by Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum I. 144) from the name of Richard Mead, English physician and botanical patron + -ia."
Interesting establishment figure and a mason
https ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Mead
Was involved in setting up charity - Foundling Hospital -for abandoned children.
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