[Lapg] free water hyacinth

[Chris McDonald]

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive riparian plant 
which is infiltrating slow moving waters in river deltas, lakes and 
canals in California and the west. While the plant is a biological 
filter it also provides habitat for mosquito larvae. If the goal is to 
protect native species then I would recommend not using this plant or 
promoting its spread.

Chris


On 10/7/10 2:00 PM, Andrew Rasmussen wrote:
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> Our water hyacinth is crowding out our water lilies
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> We have about 15 extra small plants they make purple flowers , roots 
> act as filter
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> Andrew 310 422 1681
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My office is being remodeled due to water damage.
The reconstruction effort has stalled, due to funding problems.
Leave a message for me at the main office (909) 387-2171
A better way to contact me is via email.

Chris McDonald PhD
Natural Resources Advisor
Southeastern California
UC Cooperative Extension
(909) 387-2242 (not working until ???)
(909) 387-3306 fax


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