Common milkweed
Definition
The scientific name of an invasive perennial plant in the Apocynaceae family, native to eastern North America, commonly known as common milkweed. The plant features thick stems, large elliptical leaves, and spherical inflorescences with intensely fragrant pinkish-cream flowers. Due to its rapid spread via underground rhizomes, the species is considered a problematic weed in European agricultural fields.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Common milkweed
- Silkweed
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Scientific binomial expression, structurally invariant in modern botanical databases. |
| Formation | Historical binomial assignment by Linnaeus including a misidentified geographical specific epithet. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æsˈkliːpiəs sɪˈriːækə] |
| Source | USDA Plants Database and Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Fermierul a aplicat un erbicid sistemic pentru a elimina focarele de Asclepias syriaca din lanul de porumb.
EN: The farmer applied a systemic herbicide to eliminate the outbreaks of Asclepias syriaca from the cornfield.
RO: Fibrele din păstăile uscate de Asclepias syriaca au fost testate ca material izolator termic ecologic.
EN: The fibers from the dried pods of Asclepias syriaca were tested as an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
RO: Deși este o specie invazivă în Europa, Asclepias syriaca este extrem de apreciată de apicultori pentru mierea de calitate.
EN: Although it is an invasive species in Europe, Asclepias syriaca is highly appreciated by beekeepers for its quality honey.
Idioms & Phrases
Rizomi de Asclepias syriaca / Asclepias syriaca rhizomes
RO: Structuri subterane agresive care permit plantei să se propage rapid și să supraviețuiască iernilor aspre.
EN: Aggressive underground structures that allow the plant to propagate rapidly and survive harsh winters.
Combaterea speciei Asclepias syriaca / Control of Asclepias syriaca
RO: Ansamblu de metode mecanice și chimice destinate limitării extinderii acestei plante pe terenurile arabile.
EN: A set of mechanical and chemical methods aimed at limiting the expansion of this plant on arable land.
Fibre de Asclepias syriaca / Milkweed floss / fibers
RO: Materialul mătăsos atașat semințelor, folosit industrial pentru umplerea vestelor de salvare sau a pernelor premium.
EN: The silky material attached to the seeds, used industrially for filling life jackets or premium pillows.
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