water hyacinth
noun
: a showy floating aquatic herb (Pontederia crassipes synonym Eichhornia crassipes) of tropical South America that has become naturalized in warm regions (as of the southern U.S.) often clogging waterways
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The invasive species is believed to have arrived in North America in the late 1800s, via transport with ornamental aquatic plants, especially water hyacinth, from its native region in China.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The fresh and floral fragrance is ideal for daytime wear, featuring notes of water hyacinth and mandarin.
—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The estuary already has a long list of non-native species, including bass, water hyacinth, Asian clams and overbite clams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Because of this, lakes can quickly become overrun with water hyacinths.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 9 Sep. 2024
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The fresh and floral fragrance is ideal for daytime wear, featuring notes of water hyacinth and mandarin.
—Bridget Degnan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The estuary already has a long list of non-native species, including bass, water hyacinth, Asian clams and overbite clams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Because of this, lakes can quickly become overrun with water hyacinths.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 9 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for water hyacinth
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“Water hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20hyacinth. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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