Pontederia crassipes, commonly known as common water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to South America, naturalized throughout the world, and often invasive outside its native range. It is the sole species of the subgenus Oshunae within the genus Pontederia. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontederia_crassipes

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Admiring the common water hyacinth, a stunning yet invasive flower thriving in my hometown river. #contradiction #natureparadox #beautifulnuisance #environmentalawareness #bskyapp #photography #photooftheday, Photo of the Day