🚫 Giant sensitive tree
❌ Invasive

Giant sensitive tree

Mimosa pigra · Fabaceae

Thorny wetland invader forming impenetrable stands along rivers and floodplains, notably in the north-east

🌍 Origin: Tropical America (not native to India)

Why Giant sensitive tree is a problem

Thorny wetland invader forming impenetrable stands along rivers and floodplains, notably in the north-east

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What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Giant sensitive tree invasive in India?

Yes. Giant sensitive tree (Mimosa pigra) is considered invasive in India. Thorny wetland invader forming impenetrable stands along rivers and floodplains, notably in the north-east

Why is Giant sensitive tree a problem?

Thorny wetland invader forming impenetrable stands along rivers and floodplains, notably in the north-east

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R5, R6. See full references.

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