Prosopis Chilensis

Prosopis Chilensis
 

News: A recent study has revealed that the native vegetation and biodiversity in the Gulf of Mannar are
under threat from an alien invasive plant, Prosopis chilensis.
 

What are invasive species?
 An invasive species is an organism that is not indigenous, or native, to a particular area and causes harm to the native species. They are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats.
 They can be introduced to an area by ship ballast water, accidental release, and most often, by people.
 

About Prosopis Chilensis:
 The Prosopis chilensis is also known as Chilean mesquite.
 It is a small to medium-sized legume tree that grows up to 12 m in height and 1 m in diameter.
 It is a drought-resistant plant native to the arid regions of four South American countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.