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orange milkweed

 

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Noun orange milkweed has 1 sense
  1. 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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Orange Milkweed

Description

Orange milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias tuberosa, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to North America and is predominantly found in prairies, meadows, and roadside verges. The plant is characterized by its beautiful clusters of vibrant orange flowers and its broad, lance-shaped leaves.

Senses

Noun - Botany

1. A perennial flowering plant native to North America with bright orange flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Example: The orange milkweed attracts butterflies with its striking flowers.

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Noun - Ecology

1. A species of milkweed that serves as a vital host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, providing them with a food source and a place to lay their eggs.

Example: The presence of orange milkweed in our garden has led to an increase in the number of monarch butterflies we've observed.

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Noun - Local

1. A colloquial term used in certain regions to refer to a local or special variety of milkweed with orange flowers.

Example: In this area, we have a unique type of milkweed called orange milkweed, which is well-suited to our climate.

Adjective

1. Describing the characteristic color of the flowers or leaves of the orange milkweed plant.

Example: The garden was adorned with beautiful orange milkweed flowers that added a vibrant touch.

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Adjective

1. Referring to a particular shade of orange, resembling the color of the orange milkweed flowers.

Example: She wore a lovely dress in an orange milkweed hue that complemented her complexion.

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