Eichhornia Spesiosa (Noun)
Meaning
A tropical floating aquatic plant having spikes of large blue flowers; troublesome in clogging waterways especially in southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eichhornia speciosa is a tropical aquatic plant native to South America and has become a problematic invasive species in many parts of the world.
- The state department of natural resources has launched an effort to control the spread of eichhornia speciosa, which is clogging waterways and disrupting local ecosystems.
- Eichhornia speciosa is known to produce large blue flowers, but its rapid growth rate and tendency to form dense mats on the water's surface make it a troublesome plant to manage.
- In southern states like Florida and Louisiana, eichhornia speciosa is a major nuisance due to its ability to outcompete native plants and impede water flow.
- Aquatic managers are using a combination of herbicides and physical removal to control eichhornia speciosa infestations in lakes and reservoirs.