Silkweed

[Sarah]

Any plant of the genera Asclepias and Acerates whose seedvessels contain a long, silky down; milkweed.

[Anthonyacox]

any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts

[AterasDema 0]

Silkweed is a common name that generally refers to various species of plants in the genus Asclepias, commonly known as milkweeds. These plants produce a milky white sap and are known for their silky seed pods. Various species of silkweed are native to North America and Mexico, are known for their bright flowers, and are particularly noted for being the primary food source for Monarch butterflies.