milkweed
Translation
milkweed
Examples
Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed.
Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed.
Grammar Patterns
milkweed a type of wild plant with a milky sap Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common); Compare: dandelion (also has milky sap)
Etymology
From 'milk' and 'weed', named for the milky white sap that comes out when the stem is broken.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'weed' that produces a 'milk'-like sap. It's famous as the food for monarch butterfly caterpillars.