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Pickerel-Weed

Pontederia cordata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French pontédérie à feuilles en cœur
German Pontederie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pickerel-Weed?
The scientific name of Pickerel-Weed is Pontederia cordata. It belongs to the genus Pontederia.
Where does Pickerel-Weed live?
Pickerel-Weed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Czech Republic, Denmark, France, India.
What family does Pickerel-Weed belong to?
Pickerel-Weed (Pontederia cordata) belongs to the genus Pontederia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pontederiaceae.
What kingdom does Pickerel-Weed belong to?
Pickerel-Weed (Pontederia cordata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Pickerel-Weed?
The closest relatives of Pickerel-Weed in the genus Pontederia include tropical pickerel-weed.

Native Range — 27 Countries

Genus Pontederia — 2 Species

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Pickerel-Weed
Pontederia cordata
NE
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tropical pickerel-weed
Pontederia rotundifolia
NE

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