Parrot Tulip

I think this tulip looks more like the head of a dragon than the feathers of a parrot. 

The type has been called both dragon and parrot, but parrot seems more popular. 

I wouldn't have noticed the dramatic flower except my sister pointed out that 

the big flowering bushes in our front yard smell a lot like lilacs. 

I went outside to see if it is true. I love the smell of lilacs.

I don't know if the tiny light-pink flowers are lilac relatives or not, 

but she is right, they sort of do smell like lilacs.

Then the tulip captured my interest.