Question

Is water hyacinth a floating plant?

Answer 1

Water hyacinth:

1. Water hyacinth is an invasive weed growing abundantly found in freshwater bodies.
2. It is a free-floating perennial that has thick and broad leaves.
3. It is a fast-growing plant and reproduces via runners.
4. They accumulate and form dense colonies that block sunlight from entering the waterbody.
5. It degrades the water quality and reduces oxygen levels in the water, thus affecting biodiversity.