Asclepia Meadii (Noun)
Meaning
Milkweed of central North America; a threatened species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asclepia meadii, also known as Mead's milkweed, is a plant species that is native to central North America and is considered a threatened species by conservation organizations.
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has included Asclepia meadii on its list of threatened plant species due to habitat loss and degradation.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining Asclepia meadii populations and restore their habitats in the Midwest region.
- Asclepia meadii is a vital food source for the monarch butterfly caterpillar, and its decline has contributed to the decline of monarch butterfly populations.
- Habitat restoration projects for Asclepia meadii have been implemented in several states in central North America to help stabilize the plant populations.