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Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (Nox)

Impact Assessment | Present Distribution

Additional information about Water hyacinth is located on the DPI website including - plant status (e.g. state prohibited), why it is dangerous, identification, what to do if one is located.

Photo: Water Hyacinth, Photo courtesy: Forest & Kim Starr (USGS).
Water Hyacinth, Photo: Forest & Kim Starr (USGS)

Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Water hyacinth - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.


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