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 WebActivities include making seed balls, painting terra cotta pots, live music, free milkweed giveaways and tours of the park’s freshwater wetlands and wildlife habitats.—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 Prices 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 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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