Malagasy Villagers gather introduced and invasive Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crasspipes) from a community pond. Madagascar.

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Community organised collection and removal of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) from a town pond. Tamatave or Toamasina, Madagascar. An introduced, invasive species.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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