Eichhornia azurea - Anchored water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes - Common water hyacinth Eichhornia diversifolia - Variableleaf water hyacinth Eichhornia, water hyacinth, is a genus of aquatic flowering plants in the family Pontederiaceae. The genus is native to South America. Eichhornia crassipes has become widely naturalized in tropical and subt... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eichhornia
(Water Hyacinth) These tender, aquatic perennials, commonly known as Water Hyacinths are natives of South America. These pretty plants easily reproduce and can become a huge nuisance if care is not taken. In some states they are illegal to sell and it is illegal to transport them from state to state. Water Hyacinths multiply so quickly that they ca... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004