purple milkweed
Purple milkweed refers to specific species of the milkweed plant, recognized for their distinct purple flowers and importance to pollinators.
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Definition
B2Botany
(scientific)A species of milkweed known as *Asclepias purpurascens*, native to the Eastern, Southern, and Midwestern United States, characterized by clusters of purple flowers.
Example
- Purple milkweed can often be found in prairies and meadows, attracting butterflies with its vibrant flowers.
B2Botany
(scientific)A species of milkweed known as *Asclepias cordifolia*, native to the west coast of the United States, also referred to as heartleaf milkweed.
Example
- Heartleaf milkweed, or purple milkweed, thrives in the dry, rocky soils of California.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "purple milkweed":
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