Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), native to the Amazon basin, was introduced globally in the late 19th century as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and decorative appeal in ...
The 2-3km stretch of the Yamuna along the Okhla barrage in southeast Delhi is currently covered with a thick layer of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). This water weed is not only ...