MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual
Which one of the following in NOT an example of invasive species?
Options
- ACarrot grass
- BWater hyacinth
- CLantana
- DRauwolfia vomitoria
Correct answer
D. Rauwolfia vomitoria
Step-by-step solution
Carrot grass ( Parthenium ), Water hyacinth ( Eichhornia ), and Lantana are well-known examples of invasive weed species that cause environmental damage and threaten native biodiversity. Rauwolfia vomitoria is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan ranges. It is known for its genetic diversity in producing the active chemical reserpine and is not an invasive species. Answer: Rauwolfia vomitoria