Mead's Milkweed (Noun)
Meaning
Milkweed of central North America; a threatened species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mead's milkweed is a perennial plant that grows in dry prairies and open woods of central North America.
- The Mead's milkweed is a threatened species due to habitat loss and degradation.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Mead's milkweed and its habitat.
- Mead's milkweed is a vital food source for the monarch butterfly caterpillar.
- The Mead's milkweed plant produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers in shades of pink and purple.