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Why 'water hyacinth' plant is called 'Terror of Bengal'?

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Water hyacinth is one of the most invasive weed found growing where there is standing water and it drains oxygen from the water. This leads to death of fishes. This plaot was imported to India because of beautiful flowers and shape of leaves but is now difficult to get rid off.
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