desert mariposa tulip
Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering plant: "desert mariposa tulip" refers to a specific species of mariposa lily, characterized by clusters of bell-shaped flowers in vermilion, orange, or yellow, which grow atop short stems. It is native to regions from southern California to Arizona and Mexico.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The desert mariposa tulip adds a vibrant splash of color to the arid landscape in spring.
- Hikers were delighted to find a patch of desert mariposa tulips blooming near the trail.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species in scientific or nature writing.
- The study focused on the pollination ecology of the desert mariposa tulip.
Variants and Related Words
- Mariposa lily / Mariposa tulip (n): The common name for plants in the genus , to which the desert mariposa tulip belongs.
- Calochortus kennedyi (n): The scientific binomial name for the desert mariposa tulip.
Synonyms
- Desert mariposa (n): A common shortened form.
- Kennedy's mariposa lily (n): An alternative common name derived from its scientific name.
Related Phrases
- In bloom: When describing the plant's flowering state.
- The desert mariposa tulips are in full bloom this April.
Noun
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mariposa with clusters of bell-shaped vermilion or orange or yellow flowers atop short stems; southern California to Arizona and Mexico
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