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 WebPrices range from $4 for 2-inch pots of milkweed and native perennials, and $7 to $10 for 4-inch pots.—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 Don't be surprised when the milkweed's leaves start having holes.—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 Butterflies will only lay their eggs on milkweed, says Seiler.—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 Educational signs at sites along the trail encourage visitors to help save the butterflies by planting native milkweed and nectar plants and reducing the use of insecticides and herbicides.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 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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