Eichhornia heterosperma Alexander

PLANTS OF ECUADOR
Eichhornea heterosperma Alexander
det. P. Matekaitis 1984
Pontederiac.
No.
Zancudo Cocha is a large blackwater lagoon
with a single outlet flowing into the Rio
Aguarico. Water temperature was 30.7° C;
pH was 6.0. Depth of water was 2-3 meters for
most of lagoon. The water was a dark tea
color, with visibility to ca. 1.5 m.
Flowers light blue.
Color and black and white photos available.
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