Asclepias Curassavica (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical herb having orange-red flowers followed by pods suggesting a swallow with outspread wings; a weed throughout the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The brightly colored asclepias curassavica flowers can be found blooming in tropical environments.
- Asclepias curassavica was cultivated for its seed pods that resembled a swallow in flight.
- In warm weather, the asclepias curassavica transforms into an invasive weed that's hard to control.
- Visitors often notice the bright orange-red flowers of asclepias curassavica, a delicately formed tropical herb.
- Rooted asclepias curassavica seeds were transferred to a new controlled environment for further study.