noun
- plural of pondweed; aquatic plants that grow submerged or floating in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams
Usage: botany
Examples
- The biologist studied various pondweeds in the lake ecosystem.
- Pondweeds provide oxygen and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.
- The pond was thick with pondweeds during the summer months.
- Ducks often feed on the seeds and leaves of pondweeds.
- The gardener removed excess pondweeds to prevent the water feature from becoming clogged.
- Several species of pondweeds are native to North American freshwater habitats.