1670s, "a small crown," from Latin corolla "a garland, a little crown," diminutive of corona "crown, garland" (see crown (n.)). Botanical use is from 1753. Related: Corollaceous.
we cultivate the flower for its corolla
corn-snake
corn-stalk
cornucopia
Cornwall
corny
corolla
corollary
corollate
corona
coronal
coronary