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Eichorrnia or water hyacinth is called the terror of Bengal. It is called so because it grows rapidly in the rivers and lakes and take up the dissolved oxygen present in the rivers making the aquatic living organisms starve! They eventually cause death of the river and accelerate the ageing of the same, a phenomenon called eutrophication!
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Which plant is popularly known as the 'Terror of Bengal'?
The name of the "Terror of Bengal" is the water hyacinth. This plant can be found in the water. The reason why it's called the "Terror of Bengal" is because it drains the oxygewn from the water and kills fish. It's a terror to all fish near it!
What is the Terror of Bengal?
Its a water Hyacinth. See related link
Does water hyacinth have an edible relative?
Water hyacinth is eaten by some people.
How do you spell the flower hyacinth?
That is the correct spelling of "hyacinth" (the plant or its flower, or the unrelated water hyacinth).
What is the scientific name of the water hyacinth?
the scientific name of the water hyacinth is O2HCl
Which plant called terror of Bengal?
The water hyacinth is known as the "Terror of Bengal. " This rapid-growing plant absorbs the oxygen out of the water, killing other plants and organisms.
Which plant is popularly known as the 'Terror of Bengal'?
The name of the "Terror of Bengal" is the water hyacinth. This plant can be found in the water. The reason why it's called the "Terror of Bengal" is because it drains the oxygewn from the water and kills fish. It's a terror to all fish near it!
What is the Terror of Bengal?
Its a water Hyacinth. See related link
Can you give detailed reason for water hyacinth known as terror of Bengal?
it is a most invasive weed found growing wherever there is standing water. it drains oxygen from the water, which leads to death of fishes.
What is the difference between a water hyacinth and a water lily?
Their appearances are different and they belong to different species of plants. Water hyacinth belongs to a family called Pontederiaceae while water lily belongs to a family called Nymphaceae. Water lilies are not considered invasive but water hyacinth are.
How does water hyacinth survive?
The water hyacinth and duckweed are plants that stay afloat in water.
Does a water hyacinth float?
Yes, the water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, floats.
Does water hyacinth have an edible relative?
Water hyacinth is eaten by some people.
How do you spell the flower hyacinth?
That is the correct spelling of "hyacinth" (the plant or its flower, or the unrelated water hyacinth).
What does water hyacinth and sunflower need?
Both sunflower and water hyacinth need leaf
Where can you get a water hyacinth?
Water hyacinth is considered an invasive weed. No one should be selling it.
What is the phylum of a water hyacinth?
The phylum of a water hyacinth is Magnoliophyta, also known as angiosperms.
