Fun Facts
- The Water Hyacinth is considered to be one of the worst aquatic plants in the world
- The Water Hyacinth is the only large aquatic herb that can float on the water without being attached to the bottom
- What allows the Water Hyacinth to float on water are air bubbles trapped by the roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks
- The Water Hyacinth is commonly called the fastest growing plant in the world
- The mats that the Water Hyacinth creates can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) thick