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Eichhornia crassipes
water hyacinth
WTU specimens
Other herbaria
Distribution: Known from a few localities in southern Washington; California east along the southern part of the U.S. to Florida.
Habitat: Ponds, ditches, canals.
Flowers: April-September
Origin: Introduced from tropical America
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms
Publication: Monogr. Phan. 4: 527. 1883.
Publication: Monogr. Phan. 4: 527. 1883.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Eichhornia crassipes in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Eichhornia crassipes checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Eichhornia crassipes atlas page.
CalPhotos: Eichhornia crassipes photos.
USDA Plants: Eichhornia crassipes information.
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