Water hyacinth floats on the water surface. Explain.
(N/A) Water hyacinth contains a specialized type of parenchyma tissue known as $Aerenchyma$.
This tissue is characterized by the presence of large air-filled cavities or intercellular spaces.
These air spaces provide buoyancy to the plant,which allows the water hyacinth to float on the surface of the water.
This tissue is characterized by the presence of large air-filled cavities or intercellular spaces.
These air spaces provide buoyancy to the plant,which allows the water hyacinth to float on the surface of the water.
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