Why is water hyacinth termed as the terror of bengal?
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Water hyacinth was brought by the British to India for ornament purposes. Unknown to them though, it has the ability to grow rapidly in marshy bodies of water, which were common in Bengal. Due to this, it covered the surface in a few days, causing widespread famines and the death of fishes, which had a deep impact on the people as they mostly relied on rice and fish.
Thus, water hyacinth came to be known as the terror of bengal
Thus, water hyacinth came to be known as the terror of bengal
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water hyacinth is nothing but the aquatic plant which is one of the most invasive weeds found growing wherever there is standing water. it drains oxygen from the water which leads to death of fishes. this plant is introduced in India bcoz of its beautiful flowers and shape of leaves. Since it can propagate vegetatively at a phenomenal rate and spread all over the water body in short period of time it is difficult to get rid off them and it is found in Bengal in India. that's why it is called as terror of Bengal.
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