What is another word for milkweed?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlkwiːd] (IPA) 
Milkweed, commonly known as Asclepias, is a term used to refer to a group of flowering plants with milky juice. These plants are best known for their large pollination attracting flowers and as the sole food source for monarch butterflies during their caterpillar stage. Other words that can be used to describe Milkweed include butterfly weed, swamp milkweed, and common milkweed in addition to its genus name Asclepias, which is derived from the name of the Greek god of medicine. These various synonyms differentiate the different species of Milkweed depending on their habitat, color, and physical characteristics.
