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Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia diversifolia) are invasive species that are widely distributed across southern and eastern Africa, where they impact negatively on rural livelihoods and biodiversity. (Photo credit: Greg Forsyth)

Mexican sunflowers are harmful to rural African farmers

Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia species) are promoted as a green manure, but a survey of rural farmers revealed that these species are invasive, and have substantial negative impacts in addition to their benefits.

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