A taxonomic note on the genus <em>Mimosa</em> (Fabaceae) and the potential invasiveness of <em>M. diplotricha</em> in Sri Lanka (Giant sensitive plant)

<em>Mimosa diplotricha</em>, naturally a tropical American species, has now achieved the status of a noxious and invasive weed in the continental Africa and tropical Asia including the neighbouring India. It evidently impacts upon agriculture, pasture, forest ecosystems and wildlife. Alt...

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Main Author: A. H. M. Jayasuriya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2021-09-01
Series:Ceylon Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7910