WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Swamp Milkweed

Definition:

Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the milkweed family. It is native to North America and is commonly found in wetlands and swamps.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
• A plant species of the milkweed family, typically growing in swamps and wetlands.
• A popular choice for butterfly gardens due to its attractive flowers and ability to attract monarch butterflies.
• The flowers of swamp milkweed are pink, purplish-pink, or sometimes white.
• Related products:
  • Swamp Milkweed Seeds
  • Butterfly Garden Kit
2. Adjective:
• Referring to or characteristic of swamp milkweed.
• The swamp milkweed flowers added a beautiful touch to the garden.
3. Verb (Infinitive):
• To plant or cultivate swamp milkweed in a garden or wetland area.
• We decided to swamp milkweed in our backyard pond to support butterfly habitat.
4. Verb (Present Participle):
• Growing swamp milkweed in a wetland area is part of our conservation efforts.
• The gardener was lovingly tending to the swamp milkweed plants.

Sample Sentences:

• The swamp milkweed attracts monarch butterflies, which are essential pollinators.
• In the butterfly garden, the swamp milkweed flowers stood tall and beautiful.
• The conservation society aimed to reintroduce swamp milkweed to the protected wetlands.
• Swamp milkweed is a prime example of how native plants contribute to a healthy ecosystem.