especially: any of a genus (Asclepias of the family Asclepiadaceae, the milkweed family) of erect chiefly perennial herbs with milky juice and umbellate flowers
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Recent Examples on the WebMonarchs are usually undeterred by the presence of milkweed aphids and continue to lay eggs on milkweed plants even if aphids are around.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024 Older more established milkweed plants also fared very well.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 July 2024 Advocates say fans of the regal butterfly species can preserve its beauty by planting milkweed in their backyard or garden.—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 17 July 2024 For full sun, Boritt said prairie blazing star, wild bergamot and native milkweeds are easy to grow.—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milkweed
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especially: any plant of the genus Asclepias (family Asclepiadaceae, the milkweed family) including several whose dried roots were formerly used medicinally
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