asclepias

/ˌæsklɪˈpiːəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the milkweed family (Apocynaceae), native to North and South America.

“The garden featured various species of asclepias, attracting local pollinators.”

Synonyms

  • butterfly flower
  • milkweed

Antonyms

  • poisonous plant
  • weed