Water hyacinths also cover the surface, cutting off sunlight, outcompeting other plant species and starving water of oxygen.

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Previous studies have shown that water hyacinth can also absorb microplastic, but less well-understood is how they do it and why the plants aren’t harmed in the process. The new study from China ...

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Hyacinths have thick, rigid stems that hold moisture, says Hutchins and if they don't receive sufficient water, the stems may not retain moisture and begin to bend. Can You Plant Hyacinth Bulbs In ...