Water Hyacinth
Seven species, including:
E. azurea - Anchored Water Hyacinth
E. crassipes - Common Water Hyacinth
E. diversifolia - Variableleaf Water Hyacinth
E. paniculata - Brazilian Water Hyacinth
The seven species of water hyacinth constitute the genus Eichhornia.
Read more about Water Hyacinth: Description, Invasiveness As An Exotic Plant, Control, Uses
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