Definition
pickerelweeds
noun
- Plural of pickerelweed; aquatic or semi-aquatic plants of the genus Pontederia, native to the Americas, with heart-shaped leaves and spikes of purple or blue flowers.
Usage: Commonly used in plural form; also called pickerel rush; Often found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water habitats
Examples
- The pond was lined with pickerelweeds that bloomed in late summer.
- Pickerelweeds are popular in water gardens for their attractive purple flowers.
- Native pickerelweeds provide food and shelter for waterfowl.
- The wetland restoration project included planting pickerelweeds along the shoreline.
- Pickerelweeds thrive in shallow water with full sunlight exposure.