Other weeds
All 12 other weeds
Weed profile
Water Hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
Pontederia crassipes
- Family
- Pontederiaceae
- Origin
- South America
- Type
- WONSWeed of National Significance SPState prohibited
Plant instead
Running Marsh-flower Ornduffia reniformis
Herbicides must be applied at the appropriate rate as specified on the label and all safety precautions followed. If chemical control is necessary near drainage lines or streams, use extreme caution as the effects on aquatic life can be devastating even in minute amounts. Always seek expert advice.
Family, origin, type, plant instead, control methods and the note above are from SGLN’s pocket guide Common weeds of South Gippsland (2026).
