We often think about pretty flowers attracting birds or bees to our yard, but sometimes they can bring a sinister guest. This popular plant is best avoided.

The water hyacinth is larger than the previous plants described above. It has dark green leaves with obvious veins that run parallel to each other. The stalk of the leaf is often expanded and spongy.

Water hyacinth was first sighted on Kenya's popular Lake Naivasha about 10 years ago. Now... How the invasive water hyacinth is threatening fishermen's livelihoods on a popular Kenyan lake ...

As much as we love spending time in our gardens, nothing can ruin a beautiful evening outdoors faster than a swarm of mosquitoes. While many plants are known for repelling these pesky insects, some ...

Eli Morgan wanted to feed his cattle. Mrs. W.F. Fuller wanted to decorate her fish pond. The Japanese wanted to honor their American hosts by giving out pretty flowering plants. All had good in… ...

It was accidentally introduced into the state in ballast water of ships in 1894, according to the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Alligatorweed is on both the federal and state noxious ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The discovery of water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant, has led to the temporary closure of boating access to Lake Georgia-Pacific in Ashley County.

An additional 28,676 acres of water hyacinth and water lettuce were treated at a cost of $4.6 million. Twelve other species of invasive aquatic plants across a little more than 10,000 acres were ...

Water hyacinth was first sighted on Lake Naivasha about 10 years ago. Now it has become a large, glossy mat that can cover swathes of the lake. To fishermen, the invasive plant is a threat to ...