water hyacinth
noun
: a showy floating aquatic herb (Pontederia crassipes synonym Eichhornia crassipes) of tropical South America that has become naturalized in warm regions (as of the southern U.S.) often clogging waterways
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Because of this, lakes can quickly become overrun with water hyacinths.
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Devika Rao, theweek, 9 Sep. 2024
The six woven placemats in this set are made from 100 percent natural water hyacinth, which is not only durable, but also provides a natural, rustic look that works well for outdoor entertaining.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
Fill with: Easter Tea Towels Pastel Dip Bowl Bunny Decorative Wooden Tray
Better Homes & Gardens Large Hyacinth Basket
A creative spin on an Easter basket could be this large water hyacinth boat basket.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
In 1910, America had two big problems to solve: a shortage of meat, and an abundance of invasive water hyacinth choking off the Mississippi river delta.
—Sandra Gutierrez, Popular Science, 25 Oct. 2023
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Devika Rao, theweek, 9 Sep. 2024
The six woven placemats in this set are made from 100 percent natural water hyacinth, which is not only durable, but also provides a natural, rustic look that works well for outdoor entertaining.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
Fill with: Easter Tea Towels Pastel Dip Bowl Bunny Decorative Wooden Tray
Better Homes & Gardens Large Hyacinth Basket
A creative spin on an Easter basket could be this large water hyacinth boat basket.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
In 1910, America had two big problems to solve: a shortage of meat, and an abundance of invasive water hyacinth choking off the Mississippi river delta.
—Sandra Gutierrez, Popular Science, 25 Oct. 2023
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“Water hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20hyacinth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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