Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
Fukien tea
Carmona retusa

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Other names:Philippine tea, Carmona microphylla, Ehretia buxifolia, Ehretia microphylla
Description: Shrub or tree up to 30' tall, with 2" rough, dark green leaves, 1/3" long-stalked white flowers, and 1/4" fleshy red or yellow fruits.
Risk areas: Dry forests, shrublands, and open areas, coastal areas.

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