What is another word for water hyacinth?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə hˈa͡ɪɐsˌɪnθ] (IPA) 
Water hyacinth, an aquatic plant with lush purplish-blue floating flowers, is a widely abundant species in freshwater habitats across the world. It is also known as Eichhornia Crassipes, water lily, or floating water weed. Other synonyms for water hyacinth include water orchids, water hibiscus, and bulbous waterweed. It is a highly invasive species that can grow rapidly under favorable conditions, leading to several environmental and socio-economic problems. The plant can cover large water surfaces in a matter of weeks, leading to reduced sunlight penetration, oxygen depletion, and loss of biodiversity. Management strategies, including biological control, mechanical removal, and chemical treatment, are commonly used to control water hyacinth proliferation.
