
Classification of Eichhornia Crassipas
Scientific classification | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Pontederiaceae |
Genus: | Eichhornia |
Species: | E. crassipes |
Binomial name | |
Eichhornia crassipes |
Common Names :- Water Hyacinth, Lilae Devil.
An upright south American floating herb. Leaves with large swollen petioles; leaves erect panicles of beautiful mauve or lilac flowers. Grown in garden tanks, for its flowers; a floating trouble-some
Water-weed sometimes blocking rivers and water ways.
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