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Water hyacinth

Eichhornia crassipes

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Water Hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range. This one was carried away by the strong current. The black stuff is the roots.

Habitat:

Water.

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Eichhornia crassipes

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