mariposa lily

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large and beautiful flower, specifically a hybrid between a lily and a caladium. Its name comes from the Spanish word for 'butterfly' due to its resemblance to a butterfly's wings.

  - "The mariposa lily is a popular ornamental plant."
  - "The mariposa lily is known for its stunning appearance and fragrance."
  - "The mariposa lily is native to Central and South America."

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Variants

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mariposa lilies , mariposa lily , mariposa tulip

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'mariposa' meaning 'butterfly'

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Trivia

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1. The mariposa lily is also known as the 'resurrection lily' due to its ability to come back to life after being buried in the ground during dry seasons.

2. The mariposa lily is the state flower of Ohio in the United States.

3. The mariposa lily is a popular subject in art and literature, and has been featured in works by famous artists and writers such as Monet and Mark Twain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lily: Mariposa lily is a type of lily, specifically a hybrid between a lily and a caladium.

2. Caladium: Mariposa lily is a type of caladium, specifically a hybrid between a lily and a caladium.

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Culture

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The mariposa lily is a significant symbol in the culture of various indigenous peoples in Central and South America. It is often used in traditional art and crafts, and is believed to have medicinal properties.

How to Memorize "mariposa lily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, beautiful flower with petals that resemble a butterfly's wings.
   - Visualize the flower in different colors, such as pink, red, and white.
   - Visualize the flower in its natural habitat, which is typically tropical rainforests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the mariposa lily with the beauty and grace of a butterfly.
   - Associate the mariposa lily with the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
   - Associate the mariposa lily with traditional art and crafts of indigenous peoples.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'mariposa' means 'butterfly' in Spanish.
   - Remember the mariposa lily is a hybrid between a lily and a caladium.
   - Remember the mariposa lily is native to Central and South America.

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