Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
bay-rum
Pimenta racemosa

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Other names:malagueta, bay tree, Pimenta acris
Description: Similar to Pimenta dioica but leaves blunter and rounder, and flowers with 5 petals instead of 4.
Risk areas: Dry and moist forests and open areas, up to 3000 ft. elevation.
WARNING:Birds eat the dry berries and disperse the seeds.

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