Hydrilla verticillata is a submerged, invasive aquatic weed found in freshwater. It is a resilient plant and can withstand a variety of physical and chemical conditions such as pH, temperature and nutritional level of water body. While its notorious nature and detrimental effect on aquatic ecosystem, adaptability and nutritional properties offer opportunities for innovative solutions. Utilizing Hydrilla for value added products is a promising avenue. Biogas production from plant biomass could provide renewable energy while mitigating its spread. Composting could not only reduce its volume but also create nutrient rich soil amendments. Moreover, its capacity for phytoremediation particularly in accumulating heavy metals holds potential for cleaning polluted water bodies.