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common water hyacinth

Pontederia crassipes

Worldwide: 33,724 observations
Group: Plants

About

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as common water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.

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Recent sightings near Lagos

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

May 27, 2026NigeriaObserver: Nwamaka AkahView observation from May 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
Nov 10, 2024Eti-Osa, NG-LA, NGObserver: Babajide AgboolaView observation from Nov 10, 2024 on iNaturalist
Nov 23, 2023Akoka, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Abubakar S. RingimView observation from Nov 23, 2023 on iNaturalist
Oct 27, 2022Tincan Island, Apapa, Lagos, NGObserver: Emilio PoggettiView observation from Oct 27, 2022 on iNaturalist
Oct 31, 2020Lagos Lagoon, Lagos, NGObserver: wijkerView observation from Oct 31, 2020 on iNaturalist
Dec 6, 2015Maroko, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Jesus RodriguezView observation from Dec 6, 2015 on iNaturalist