Plant vs. Stone
Both the Heliotrope plant and the Heliotrope stone (also called bloodstone) were named for the Greek god of the sun, Helios. There is also a legend that the Heliotrope stone became known as the bloodstone or" marty's stone" after being bled upon by Jesus at the Crucifixion. While the stone is considered to have both physical healing and magical properties, the plant is known more foe its natural healing properties.