Q46 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology
Which one of the following in NOT an example of invasive species?
- ACarrot grass
- BWater hyacinth
- CLantana
- Correct answerDRauwolfia vomitoria
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
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
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.