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Eichhornia crassipes
water hyacinth
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east along the southern U.S. to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Ponds, ditches, canals.
Flowers: April-September
Origin: Introduced from tropical America
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Self-pollination
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms
Publication: Monogr. Phan. 4: 527. 1883.
Publication: Monogr. Phan. 4: 527. 1883.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Eichhornia crassipes in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Eichhornia crassipes checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Eichhornia crassipes information.
E-Flora BC: Eichhornia crassipes atlas page.
CalPhotos: Eichhornia crassipes photos.
USDA Plants: Eichhornia crassipes information.
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