🚫 Mexican sunflower
❌ Invasive

Mexican sunflower

Tithonia diversifolia · Asteraceae

Forms tall dense stands along roadsides and forest margins, shading out native herbs

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

Why Mexican sunflower is a problem

Forms tall dense stands along roadsides and forest margins, shading out native herbs

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What to plant instead

Region-appropriate native shrubs

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexican sunflower invasive in India?

Yes. Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) is considered invasive in India. Forms tall dense stands along roadsides and forest margins, shading out native herbs

Why is Mexican sunflower a problem?

Forms tall dense stands along roadsides and forest margins, shading out native herbs

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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