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Water Hyacinth

Eichhornia crassipes

Description:

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as (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.

Habitat:

Seen growing on the waterlogged banks of the Albert Nile River, NW Uganda.

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pamsai
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pamsai

Uganda

Spotted on Jul 6, 2014
Submitted on Aug 31, 2014

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