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World

Australia brought in the giant sensitive plant as an ornamental curiosity; it has affected 140,000 hectares, with 4.6 million hectares at risk

Reported by Hindustan Times 20 Oct 2026, 10:12 am IST 1 min read

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Brought to the Northern Territory in the late 1800s as an ornamental curiosity, mimosa now affects up to 140,000 hectares, with 4.6 million at risk.

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Section: World
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Reporter: ht us desk
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 10:12 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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