How to Use water hyacinth in a Sentence
water hyacinth
noun-
Made of water hyacinth, these straw placemats are durable and look good with just about any set of dishes.
— Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 -
For Ovienmhada and Wood, their water hyacinth project isn’t just about the results.
— Ramin Skibba, Wired, 26 Oct. 2021 -
Retiree and sailor Andy Rowland, 72, says mud from the eroding shoreline and water hyacinth have been piling up for years.
— Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2020 -
This floating water weed is like water hyacinth on steroids.
— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2020 -
But despite harvesting 3,900 tons of the plant each year, the startup only makes a minor dent in the water hyacinth problem.
— Nell Lewis, CNN, 25 Aug. 2020 -
The Pottery Barn Lona vase is made from water hyacinth and woven into a classic shape that’s ready to be displayed on a mantel or shelf.
— Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023 -
As adults, mosquitoes eat the nectar of certain plants, such as taro, papyrus, water lilies, and water hyacinths.
— Christopher Michel, Country Living, 3 Apr. 2023 -
The water hyacinth is regarded as the world’s worst invasive aquatic species.
— Barry Estabrook, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2020 -
Every spring, water hyacinth unfurls a carpet of lavender flowers and green bulbs over large swaths of the San Marcos River.
— Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Dec. 2021 -
Blocking and disruption of the water flow has also led to the growth of invasive plants, including water hyacinth and para grass.
— Martin E. Comas, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Feb. 2021 -
Available in a pack of three or nine, this set of all-natural fiber balls (which are made from rattan, seagrass, and water hyacinth) are perfectly safe for chewing and to help keep teeth trim.
— Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 June 2022 -
Several areas that were roseau marsh last year are now open water or covered in water hyacinth, a foreign weed that does nothing to protect the coast from erosion and storm damage.
— Tristan Baurick, NOLA.com, 15 Oct. 2017 -
Invasive plants like water hyacinth, a floating plant native to South America, can grow densely on lakes and rivers and interferes with boating and fishing, per the Verge.
— Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2020 -
The paper backing is made from water hyacinth, an invasive plant species that has adversely affected Africa’s largest lake and the work of local fishermen.
— Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Natural materials such as rattan and water hyacinth will match just about any home aesthetic and can be used to organize a variety of rooms in the house.
— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 -
The introduction of Nile perch and water hyacinth, both invasive species, has sent native fish numbers plummeting.
— Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2021 -
The water hyacinth most likely originated in Brazilian rainforests, and became a popular addition to garden ponds worldwide in the 1890s.
— Sarah Lazarus, CNN, 26 Dec. 2019 -
More than a century later, water hyacinths still menace Southern waters.
— Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2023 -
For instance, invasive zebra mussels can out-compete native species and even clog water intakes, and invasive aquatic weeds, like water hyacinth or hydrilla, can choke out native plants and even fish.
— The Nature Conservancy, Country Living, 15 June 2017 -
For a simple but beautiful table display, Farmhouse on Boone chose to dress up a large farmhouse table with a combination of fresh eucalyptus, white pumpkins and candles, and water hyacinth placemats topped with striped linen tea towels.
— Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Nov. 2022 -
An interlocking arch that represents unity gives her walker a sculptural flair, and the cording made out of water hyacinth connects both local artistry with sustainable materials.
— Colleen Barry, ajc, 13 June 2022 -
Inland waterbodies also benefited, with the freeze purging invasive aquatic species such as giant salvinia and water hyacinth.
— Matt Watt, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2021 -
Like water hyacinth, another hugely problematic aquatic invasive plant with which it sometimes is found in concert, salvinia can create huge, dense mats that boats find almost impenetrable.
— Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2018
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'water hyacinth.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated: