🚫 Billygoat weed
❌ Invasive

Billygoat weed

Ageratum conyzoides · Asteraceae

Abundant weed of crops, plantations and fallow land; competes with seedlings

🌍 Origin: Tropical America (not native to India)

Why Billygoat weed is a problem

Abundant weed of crops, plantations and fallow land; competes with seedlings

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What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Billygoat weed invasive in India?

Yes. Billygoat weed (Ageratum conyzoides) is considered invasive in India. Abundant weed of crops, plantations and fallow land; competes with seedlings

Why is Billygoat weed a problem?

Abundant weed of crops, plantations and fallow land; competes with seedlings

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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