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Pretty invasion                                 Common Water Hyacinth,Malaysia,Penang,Pontederia crassipes,Water Hyacinth Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. It is gorgeous -- the flowers look like bird feathers. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Indeed! Posted 3 years ago

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"Pontederia crassipes" - commonly known as common water hyacinth, - is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range. It is the sole species of "Pontederia" subg. "Oshunae".

Similar species: Commelinales
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Nov 14, 2021. Captured Nov 11, 2021 11:26.
  • Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
  • f/5.6
  • 1/318s
  • ISO250
  • 170.618mm