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asclepias meadii

 

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Noun asclepias meadii has 1 sense
  1. Mead's milkweed, Asclepias meadii, Asclepia meadii - milkweed of central North America; a threatened species
    --1 is a kind of milkweed, silkweed

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Asclepias meadii

Description:

Asclepias meadii, commonly known as the Mead's milkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to the United States, particularly found in prairies and open woodlands. This plant is known for its stunning purple flowers that attract pollinators, while serving as an important host plant for monarch butterflies.

Part of Speech:

Noun (singular and plural)

Senses:

Sense 1: A species of perennial herbaceous plant endemic to the United States, typically found in prairies and open woodlands.

Sense 2: The purple flowers of Asclepias meadii, known for attracting pollinators and serving as a host plant for monarch butterflies.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

  1. I spotted a beautiful Asclepias meadii while hiking through the prairie.
  2. The conservation effort aims to protect the endangered Asclepias meadii population.

Sense 2:

  1. The monarch butterflies gathered around the vibrant Asclepias meadii in search of nectar.
  2. Planting Asclepias meadii in your garden can help support the declining monarch butterfly population.

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