Water lettuce benefits include natural water purification by absorbing excess nutrients and heavy metals, providing a habitat and food source for aquatic life, and reducing algae growth by blocking sunlight. It is also used ornamentally, can be grown as a fodder for livestock, and is being studied for its potential medicinal properties and use in cleaning up oil spills. Environmental and aquatic benefits Water filtration: Water lettuce absorbs excess nutrients like ammonia, nitrates, and phospha