Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
rubber vine, India rubber vine
Cryptostegia (all species)

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Other names:(includes Cryptostegia grandiflora and Cryptostegia madagascariensis)
Description: Large vine capable of climbing into tree canopies, with irritating milky sap, glossy dark 4" leaves, 2" purplish flowers, and 4-5" seed pods.
Risk areas: Dry forest, roadsides, moist forest, rainforest openings at low elevations.
WARNING:Both Cryptostegia grandiflora and Cryptostegia madagascariensis are invasive and virtually identical.

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