Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Milk

weed Milkweed is a type of flowering plant from the Asclepiadaceae family that is native to the United States and Canada. Milkweed has medicinal and ecological importance, and it is a food source for many wildlife species. The plant can be used to control insect pests as it produces a sticky, milky sap when broken …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 64× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2835-2165 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

weed Milkweed is a type of flowering plant from the Asclepiadaceae family that is native to the United States and Canada. Milkweed has medicinal and ecological importance, and it is a food source for many wildlife species. The plant can be used to control insect pests as it produces a sticky, milky sap when broken or damaged. This sap can be used to make a safe and effective insecticide for use around the home and garden. Milkweed also provides a valuable source of nectar for pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The flowers of milkweed provide a bright splash of color in gardens or meadows, making it an attractive addition to any landscape.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 64 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Milk, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Food Science and Hygiene (ISSN 2835-2165).

Journal editorial board
Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado · Portugal Martin Kimanya · Germany Bondoc Ionel · Romania

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