Pickerelweed |
Pickerelweed |
Pontederia cordata |
Pickerelweed Family - Pontederiaceae |
Both the flowerheads and leaves above water. Violet-blue flowers (about 1/3" long)
along a spike of 3 to 4 inches. Flowers 2-lipped with each lip having three lobes
(middle lobe of upper lip with 2 yellow spots). Leaves from 4 to 10 inches
in length, heart-shaped at the base and tapering to a pointed tip. (Photographed - August) |
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