While they're not directly related, the plants have similar care needs and appearances—hence the shared common name. Here are the main care requirements for growing hyacinth: Plant in a slightly ...

Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) is a serious water weed and is infamous for its invasive, fast-growing nature. Given ...

water hyacinth was introduced from South America into the US in 1884. Since then it has spread into many lakes and rivers of the southern US, making it one of the most troublesome aquatic plants ...

The water hyacinth infestation at Hartbeespoort Dam is transforming a once-vibrant ecosystem into a stagnant swamp, ...