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Leslie J. Mehrhoff,
University of Connecticut,
Bugwood.org



Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive weed of fresh water. It is a native of Brazil and was first detected in Lousiana in 1884.

Sold as an ornamental for aquariums, this weed grows quickly, forming clogging mats of vegetation when released in freshwater.

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Eichhornia crassipesWater HyacinthNAPIS Maps
News
11/16/2009 BioControl Agent Assessment for WaterHaycinth
09/06/2009 Tackling Invasives that Impede Flood Control
08/11/2009 New Orleans Reminder Go Native with Plants
07/22/2009 FL Tour Spotlights Invasives in Everglades

Links
Biological Control
USGS Factsheet
Indiana Invasive Species Waterhyacinths
FL Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
EPPO Bulletin
 
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