🚫 Pignut
❌ Invasive

Pignut

Hyptis suaveolens · Lamiaceae

Also known as: Wilayati tulsi

Forms dense stands on wasteland and the dry forest floor, reducing native ground flora

🌍 Origin: Tropical America (not native to India)

Why Pignut is a problem

Forms dense stands on wasteland and the dry forest floor, reducing native ground flora

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What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Pignut invasive in India?

Yes. Pignut (Hyptis suaveolens) is considered invasive in India. Forms dense stands on wasteland and the dry forest floor, reducing native ground flora

Why is Pignut a problem?

Forms dense stands on wasteland and the dry forest floor, reducing native ground flora

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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