Meaning of the word milkweed in English

What does milkweed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

milkweed

US /ˈmɪlk.wiːd/
UK /ˈmɪlk.wiːd/

Noun

a plant with milky sap, especially one of a genus (Asclepias) that includes many species with showy flowers and pods that split open to release silky-haired seeds

Example:
Monarch butterfly caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed plants.
The garden was full of colorful flowers and tall milkweed.