❌ Invasive

Mexican prickly poppy

Argemone mexicana · Papaveraceae

Also known as: Satyanashi

Wasteland weed whose seed oil is a hazardous adulterant of mustard oil, causing epidemic dropsy

🌍 Origin: Mexico & Central America (not native to India)

Why Mexican prickly poppy is a problem

Wasteland weed whose seed oil is a hazardous adulterant of mustard oil, causing epidemic dropsy

What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexican prickly poppy invasive in India?

Yes. Mexican prickly poppy (Argemone mexicana) is considered invasive in India. Wasteland weed whose seed oil is a hazardous adulterant of mustard oil, causing epidemic dropsy

Why is Mexican prickly poppy a problem?

Wasteland weed whose seed oil is a hazardous adulterant of mustard oil, causing epidemic dropsy

Other invasive plants to avoid

🚫 Lantana 🚫 Vilayati babul 🚫 Congress grass 🚫 Mile-a-minute

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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