Ella's Garden Plants from A to Z: Eichhornia crassipes, Water Hyacinth

Common Name: Water Hyacinth

Family: Pontederiaceae

Genus: Eichhornia

Species: crassipes

Characteristics of Plant
Floating aquatic, excellent biofilter.

Blooms
Yes

Bloom Form
Above Foliage

Nutritional Needs
Wet

Potential Hazzards or Invasiveness
Invasive

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"Water Hyacinth"
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