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poison milkweed

 

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Noun poison milkweed has 1 sense
  1. poison milkweed, horsetail milkweed, Asclepias subverticillata - milkweed of southwestern United States and Mexico; poisonous to livestock
    --1 is a kind of milkweed, silkweed

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Poison Milkweed

Noun: Poison milkweed refers to any of the various perennial plants belonging to the Asclepias genus that produce toxic chemicals as a defense mechanism against herbivores. These plants are commonly found in North America and are known for their white or pink flowers and milky sap.

Example sentence: The monarch butterfly larvae feed exclusively on poison milkweed, which contains toxic substances that make them distasteful to predators.

Adjective: Poison milkweed plants can be recognized by their distinctive milky sap and serrated leaves, which act as a warning sign to potential grazers.

Example sentence: Be careful when handling poison milkweed as the sap can cause skin irritation and even allergic reactions in some individuals.

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