Water hyacinth is a non-toxic plant, which does not contain any toxicity to the whole plant, but it is a harmful plant. The scientific name of water hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes. Its rhizome is like a gourd, and its color is light blue when it blooms. Water hyacinth is very harmful to the environment, it is easy to breed mosquitoes, and it will make the water stink, leading to the death of fish.

Is water hyacinth poisonous?

1, water hyacinth is nontoxic.

Water hyacinth is a non-toxic plant, which is non-toxic from top to bottom, and its flowers are light blue and have strong ornamental value, so people who like this plant can rest assured to cultivate it at home. Although it is non-toxic, it is a harmful plant and must not be planted outdoors.

2. Plant characteristics

Eichhornia crassipes is a floating aquatic plant with a lasting flower shell. Its scientific name is Eichhornia crassipes. Eichhornia crassipes is named because its rhizome looks like a gourd. Its height is about 30-60cm, its root system is developed, its leaves are round or wide oval, its flowers are light blue, and its petals have yellow spots.

3. Harm the environment

Water hyacinth is listed as one of the largest invasive plants in the world 100. Its reproductive ability is extremely fast. In China's major waters, because there are no natural enemies, they can spread all over the waters in a short time. It will block the waterway, easily breed mosquitoes, reduce the oxygen content in the water, pollute the water quality and lead to the death of fish.