1. 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.