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milkweed

/ˈmɪlkˌwiːd/ /ˈmɪlkwid/

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noun

Ваточник

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. "

Бабочки часто откладывают яйца на ваточнике, потому что гусеницы едят его листья.

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noun

Ваточник

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. "

Бабочка-монарх отложила яйца на ваточник, зная, что у ее гусениц будет безопасный и питательный источник пищи.

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