What is another word for mariposa tulip?
Pronunciation: [mˌaɹɪpˈə͡ʊsə tjˈuːlɪp] (IPA) 
Mariposa tulip is a beautiful flower that is native to California. This flower is also known by several other names, including Calochortus, butterfly tulip, globe tulip, and star tulip. Calochortus is derived from the Greek words, kalos which means beauty, and chortos, which means grass. The name butterfly tulip is due to its cup-shaped flowers, which resemble butterfly wings. The mariposa tulip is also called globe tulip because its bulbous flowers can form a globe shape. The star tulip is another name for the flower due to the star-like pattern at the bottom of its petals. Overall, whatever you choose to call it, the mariposa tulip is a stunning and unique flower.
