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Water Hyacinth  Common Water Hyacinth,Eichhornia crassipes Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Water Hyacinth

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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 WildFlower
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By Stacey Rollins

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Uploaded Oct 20, 2012. Captured Oct 20, 2012 17:13.
  • DSC-HX100V
  • f/5.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO250
  • 71.91mm