Anchored water hyacinth

Family: Pontederiaceae
Scientific name: Pontederia azurea
Description: Plant Form Mat-forming perennial aquatic plant. Size Can reach a depth of 15 metres. Stem Elongate, growing up to the water surface. Leaves Submerged leaves are linear 6-20 cm long with a blunt tip and arranged in 2 rows on stem. Above water leaves are round 5-16 cm long and with a slender stalk. Flowers Funnel-shaped with 6 toothed petals. Lavender blue or white with deep purple centres. Uppermost petal has a yellow spot. Fruit and Seeds Capsule with numerous oblong seeds. Habitat Wetlands, irrigation channels, riparian areas, marshes. Distinguishing Features Differs from Water hyacinth (Eichhornia azurea) in being anchored to the mud rather than free-floating, and also having narrow leaf stalks. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental Lifeform: Aquatic

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