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What is Water Hyacinth?

Water hyacinth (The scientific name: Eichhornia crassipes) is a species of aquatic plants, herbaceous, live in the water.

Water hyacinth plant grows about 30 cm high with round shaped leaves, green, glossy and smooth surface. With flowering purple, blue dots, yellow petals on the first burn.

Water hyacinth plant reproduce so fast it's easy to clog lakes, canals. A tree mother can lay seedlings, the number doubled every 2 weeks. Dried water hyacinth fibers can be processed to use braided wire, rope and woven into mats, crafts, and furniture.

Farmers Vietnam diligent hardworking to help escape poverty

Models made items from hyacinths are being replicated and developed in the country, helping many women members  have jobs, income, stable life.