Name the Plant Known as Terror of Bengal Why Is It Called So?

Answer: Water Hyacinth plant is known as the terror of Bengal. The scientific term for the plant is Eichhornia crassipes. It is an exotic shrub that grows on the surface of water bodies. 

It cuts down the light and oxygen and inhibits the growth of fishes and other aquatic animals. It is known to have eliminated a lot of aquatic species and is competing with many others. 

Water hyacinth is leading to the loss of biodiversity by invading the water bodies. It pollutes the quality of water leading to the deaths of aquatic organisms.