Marsh Milkweed (Noun)
Meaning
North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The monarch butterfly caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of the marsh milkweed plant.
- Marsh milkweed is a perennial herb that grows in wetlands and along streams in eastern North America.
- The flowers of the marsh milkweed plant are a favorite nectar source for many species of butterflies and bees.
- In the wild, marsh milkweed can be found growing in dense colonies along the edges of ponds and lakes.
- The roots of the marsh milkweed plant contain toxic compounds that make it unpalatable to most herbivores.