Anchored water hyacinth | |
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E. azurea flowering | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Pontederiaceae |
Genus: | Eichhornia |
Species: | E. azurea |
Binomial name | |
Eichhornia azurea (Swartz) Kunth |
Eichhornia azurea is a water hyacinth from the Americas, sometimes known as anchored water hyacinth. It is of some interest as an aquarium plant.