❌ Invasive

Scotch broom

Cytisus scoparius · Fabaceae

Invades the shola-grassland mosaic of the upper Nilgiris and Palni hills, displacing native montane grassland

🌍 Origin: Western Europe (not native to India)

Why Scotch broom is a problem

Invades the shola-grassland mosaic of the upper Nilgiris and Palni hills, displacing native montane grassland

What to plant instead

Management species; restore native shola-grassland species

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotch broom invasive in India?

Yes. Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is considered invasive in India. Invades the shola-grassland mosaic of the upper Nilgiris and Palni hills, displacing native montane grassland

Why is Scotch broom a problem?

Invades the shola-grassland mosaic of the upper Nilgiris and Palni hills, displacing native montane grassland

Other invasive plants to avoid

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

Sources: R1, R5, R6. See full references.

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