👉 Phlyctidium is a type of aquatic plant that belongs to the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as the water hyacinth. It has a narrow, slender stem that grows up to 40 centimeters long and produces several reproductive organs, including spines on its leaves. The plant's scientific name is Phlyctium, which comes from the Greek words "phyllos" meaning "thin" and "cithara" meaning "hair," referring to the