Asclepiad (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the family Asclepiadaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The milkweed is a prominent asclepiad in many gardens, attracting a variety of butterflies and other pollinators.
- Gomphocarpus physocarpus is a type of asclepiad that originates in South Africa and is widely cultivated elsewhere.
- Asclepiads are often confused with other flowering plants due to their similar appearances and growth habits.
- The butterfly bush is a popular asclepiad grown in many parts of the world for its attractive flowers.
- In warmer climates, the climbing asclepiad Hoya kerrii is commonly grown as an ornamental vine.