pondweed

American  

[pond-weed] / ˈpɒndˌwid /

noun

1. any aquatic plant of the genus Potamogeton, most species of which grow in ponds and quiet streams.

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pondweed British  

/ ˈpɒndˌwiːd /

noun

1. any of various water plants of the genus Potamogeton, which grow in ponds and slow streams: family Potamogetonaceae

2. Also called: waterweed.  any of various unrelated water plants, such as Canadian pondweed, mare's-tail, and water milfoil, that have thin or much divided leaves

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Etymology

Origin of pondweed

First recorded in 1570–80; pond + weed ¹

Example Sentences

Blue-green algae, bathing bans, pondweed and silt causing problems for boats - the UK's largest freshwater lake Lough Neagh may not be dying, but it's in trouble.

From BBC

But we also found evidence from inland sites that people were ingesting freshwater aquatic plants, including lilies and pondweed.

From Salon

After a summer of blue-green algae, bathing bans, and pondweed and silt causing problems for boats, Belfast City Council has officially added its voice to calls for Lough Neagh to be brought into public ownership.

From BBC

Largemouth bass are good with the usual spring spawning spots between 2-8 feet staying near pondweed cover.

From Washington Times

Largemouth bass are good on points, and fishing pondweed with worms, topwater frogs, and weedless jigs.

From Washington Times