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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is the fastest-spreading aquatic invasive on Earth, doubling its biomass in just two weeks. These South American mats choke waterways across Africa and Asia, blocking up to 95% of sunlight and depleting oxygen levels below 1 mg/L, devastating fisheries that millions depend on.

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