Consider the following plant species: 1. Lantana camara 2. Parthenium hysterophorus 3. Prosopis juliflora How many of the above are considered invasive species in India? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: All

Lantana camara – Listed among the world’s worst invasive species; it forms dense thickets that suppress native vegetation and affects wildlife habitats.
Parthenium hysterophorus – Spreads rapidly due to allelopathic effects; harmful to crops, biodiversity, and human health.
Prosopis juliflora – Introduced for afforestation and fuelwood but turned invasive; it degrades soil, water, and displaces native flora in arid regions.