Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

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Category hierarchy: Environmental Topics | Invasive Species
Description: A floating, aquatic plant, often found in raft formations, that invades wetlands. Used in Paraguay in tea as cardiotonic, diuretic, against boils in the mouth and dysentery. (Portion of text from: Salas-Dueñas et al., 2004, Humedales de Paraguay.) Near 25°15’49’’S, 57°37’47’’W.
Original date: 20040424

Locality: Latitude: -2.526360000000000e+001; Longitude: -5.762970000000000e+001