A flowering plant with cup-shaped flowers, typically referring to certain wildflower species in the genus Nolina or similar plants.
From English 'cup' (the container shape) plus 'flower' (the plant structure). The name is descriptive, referring to flowers that form a cup or bowl-like shape when they bloom.
Cup flowers are a great example of how common names describe what plants actually look like—if you see the flower and think 'that looks like a tiny cup,' you'll remember what cupflower means. Nature's own labeling system!
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