Water Hyacinth [Eichhornia crassipes]

    This water hyacinth flower was photographed on 5/7/2006 at a lake in southern Duval County, Florida  where the species has just about completely covered the entire surface. This  invasive non-indigenous plant, introduced into Florida from South America in the 1880's, has been described as one of the worst weeds in the world - aquatic or terrestrial.

Water Hyacinth [Eichhornia crassipes]

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