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asclepias exaltata

 

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Noun asclepias exaltata has 1 sense
  1. poke milkweed, Asclepias exaltata - milkweed of the eastern United States with leaves resembling those of pokeweed
    --1 is a kind of milkweed, silkweed

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Asclepias Exaltata

Description:

Asclepias exaltata, commonly known as Poke Milkweed or Tall Milkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asclepiadoideae subfamily of the Apocynaceae family. It is indigenous to the eastern part of North America and is recognized for its tall, showy flowers and its role as a host plant for monarch butterflies.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of milkweed with tall stems, large leaves, and attractive pink or white flowers.

Example sentence: The Asclepias exaltata is an essential plant for supporting the life cycle of monarch butterflies in the region.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to something popular or highly esteemed.

Example sentence: The asclepias exaltata website receives a high amount of traffic due to its comprehensive information about milkweed species.

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Sense 3:

Verb: To cultivate or grow Asclepias exaltata for its ecological benefits and visual appeal.

Example sentence: Our community aims to asclepias exaltata to attract monarch butterflies to our gardens.

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