Latin name:	Pontederia cordata L.
Botanical family:	Pontederiaceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	pickerel weed, lake herb (Eng.) pontédérie cordée (Fr.) waladawi'ga (Malecite)
Uses:	• Brewed and taken in general illnesses [Algonquians: 63]. Steeped and used to prevent pregnancy [Malecite: 65].