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milkweed

/ˈmɪlkˌwiːd/ /ˈmɪlkwid/

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noun

حشيشة اللبن

Any of several plants that have a milky sap and have pods that split to release seeds with silky tufts.

Examples :

"Butterflies often lay their eggs on milkweed because the caterpillars eat its leaves. "

غالبًا ما تضع الفراشات بيضها على حشيشة اللبن لأن اليرقات تأكل أوراقها.

plant nature environment biology seed ecology

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noun

عشبة الحليب

A monarch butterfly (Danaus spp).

Examples :

"The monarch butterfly laid its eggs on the milkweed plant, knowing its caterpillars would have a safe and nourishing food source. "

وضعت فراشة الملك بيضها على عشبة الحليب، مع العلم أن يرقاتها سيكون لديها مصدر غذاء آمن ومغذي.

plant animal insect nature environment ecology biology