Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes

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  • Common Name:
    Water Hyacinth
  • Family:
    PONTEDERIACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE DECLARED Class 2This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Species List:
    weeds, aquatic plant,
Comments

**WEED OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE**

Identification Notes

Free floating emergent, long seed viability.

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Manual or mechanical removal. Chemical treatment. Biological control.