Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
golden dewdrop
Duranta erecta

(Photo credit: George Staples)


Other names:duranta, pigeon berry, Duranta repens
Description: Shrub to 20' tall, with drooping, often spiny, branches, opposite or whorled 1.5-2.5" leaves, clusters of drooping lilac, pale blue, or white flowers, and 1/4-1/2" golden-yellow fruits with 5 tiny curved teeth at the tips.
Risk areas: Dry to moist disturbed areas.

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