(Pereskia aculeata) Description: Woody shrub when young, grows into climbing, leafy cactus, with branches are up to 11m (33 ft) long Fragrant flowers (can be lemon, sweet, or repulsive … [Read more...]
Bishop Wood
(Bischofia javanica) Family: Phyllanthaceae Description: Large tree up to 60ft tall with shady oval crown and deep green foliage Leaves are comprised of 3 leaflets, 4-6in long … [Read more...]
Feathertop Grass
(Pennisetum villosum) Family: Poaceae Description: Perennial clumping grass Grows up to 3’ tall The leaf blades are flat and light green The stems are round with distinctive feathery s … [Read more...]
Fireweed
aka Madagascar ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis) Family: Asteraceae Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. Description: Daisy-like herb that grows upright … [Read more...]
Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum setaceum) Family: Poaceae Poses a major fire threat to many of Hawaii's natural and developed areas and has been designated a noxious weed by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The … [Read more...]
Jackson’s Chameleon
(Chamaeleo jacksonii) It is illegal to transport these animals between islands or to commercially export to the mainland. Penalties can include a fine of up to $200,000 and a possible prison … [Read more...]
Pampas Grass
(Cortaderia jubata, Cortaderia selloana) Family: Poaceae Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Hawaii Department of … [Read more...]
Rubbervine
(Cryptostegia grandiflora and C. madagascariensis) Family: Asclepidaceae Description: Fast growing, climbing plant usually with pinkish-purple flowers (sometimes white to pink or light purple). … [Read more...]
Season Vine
aka Princess Vine (Cissus verticillata) Family: Vitaceae Description: Woody vine with thick, tough and flexible stems Leaves have large variations, they can be oblong or rounded, coarsely or … [Read more...]
Wax Myrtle
(Morella cerifera) Family: Myricaceae Description: Evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 35ft Multiple crooked trunks are covered in smooth, grayish bark Olive green leaves are 3in … [Read more...]