❌ Invasive

Touch-me-not

Mimosa pudica · Fabaceae

Also known as: Lajwanti

Naturalised weed of lawns, plantations, roadsides and pasture; prickly stems form dense cover

🌍 Origin: Tropical America (not native to India)

Why Touch-me-not is a problem

Naturalised weed of lawns, plantations, roadsides and pasture; prickly stems form dense cover

What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Touch-me-not invasive in India?

Yes. Touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica) is considered invasive in India. Naturalised weed of lawns, plantations, roadsides and pasture; prickly stems form dense cover

Why is Touch-me-not a problem?

Naturalised weed of lawns, plantations, roadsides and pasture; prickly stems form dense cover

Other invasive plants to avoid

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

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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