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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes | |
Eichornea crassipes Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
| Plant Family : | Pontederiaceae |
| Plant Form : | aquatic |
| Growth Habit : | Floating, perennal |
| Description : | Introduced. It makes a good compost and it's ashes are a good soil fertiliser. |
| Distribution : | All mainland states except South Australia. Common east of the Great Dividing Range. |
| Weed Status : | Severe weed problem |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (5) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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