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Eichhornia crassipes

Photo by EduardoFrick
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Field Notes

Description:

Brazilian aquatic plant. Has beautiful flowers but it is considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.

Habitat:

Amazon

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Eichhornia crassipes

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PublishedMarch 31, 2014

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