Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
grape ivy
Cissus nodosa

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Description: Large liana with oblong 2.5-7" leaves, 1/2" red-purple flowers, and 1" dark red berries.
Risk areas: Dry areas near sea level.
WARNING:A related species, Cissus quadrangula, is also naturalized in Hawaii. This genus has several potentially invasive species.

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