Differences between water hyacinth and water hyacinth

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of the large vine are clustered on the main stem in a rosette shape. The leaves are obovate and wedge-shaped, about 2 to 8 cm long, with a rounded and wavy apex. Both sides of the leaves are covered with fine white hairs.

The leaves of water hyacinth are basal, rosette-shaped, broadly ovate or diamond-shaped, 2.5 to 12 cm long and wide, with a rounded apex and a shallowly cordate, rounded, truncated or broadly cuneate base. The leaves are entire, glabrous, and have a shiny surface.

2. Flower Differences

The inflorescence grows between the leaf axils. The spathe is about 1.2 cm long, white in color, and has velvety hairs on the back.

Most water hyacinth flowers are spike-shaped inflorescences with a diameter of 3 to 4 cm. The perianth has 6 lobes, which are ovate, obovate or rectangular and lilac in color.