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Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants |
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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. |