Calliopsis

/kəˈlaɪəpsɪs/ noun

A genus of colorful wildflowers in the daisy family, native to North America, with red, yellow, or orange petals.

From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'opsis' (appearance or view), literally 'beautiful appearance.' The scientific name refers to the flower's attractive, colorful blooms.

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