Water hyacinth is a floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon Basin. It has large, glossy green leaves and beautiful lavender flowers, making it popular in ornamental ponds. However, it can grow rapidly and form dense mats on water surfaces, which can block sunlight and disrupt aquatic ecosystems. This plant can also affect water quality by depleting oxygen levels as it decays. While water hyacinth has some uses, such as in biofuel production and as animal feed, its invasive nature poses challenges for waterways around the world, leading to management efforts in many regions.