🚫 Black wattle
❌ Invasive

Black wattle

Acacia mearnsii · Fabaceae

Forestry escape that converts montane grassland of the Nilgiris and Palni hills to dense woodland and reduces water yield

🌍 Origin: South-eastern Australia (not native to India)

Why Black wattle is a problem

Forestry escape that converts montane grassland of the Nilgiris and Palni hills to dense woodland and reduces water yield

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What to plant instead

Management species; restore native shola-grassland

Frequently asked questions

Is Black wattle invasive in India?

Yes. Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) is considered invasive in India. Forestry escape that converts montane grassland of the Nilgiris and Palni hills to dense woodland and reduces water yield

Why is Black wattle a problem?

Forestry escape that converts montane grassland of the Nilgiris and Palni hills to dense woodland and reduces water yield

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R5, R6. See full references.

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