asclepias tuberosa

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Noun asclepias tuberosa has 1 sense

butterfly weed, orange milkweed, chigger flower, chiggerflower, pleurisy root, tuber root, Indian paintbrush, Asclepias tuberosa - erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers
--₁ is a kind of milkweed, silkweed

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Asclepias Tuberosa

Description:

Asclepias Tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly weed or orange milkweed, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the milkweed family. It is native to North America and is widely recognized for its vibrant orange flowers, which attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Senses:

Noun (Botany):

A type of milkweed native to North America with vibrant orange flowers.

Example Sentence:

I planted Asclepias Tuberosa in my garden to attract butterflies.