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Know your Buddlejas

Did you know Kauai has 3 invasive plants that are all called “butterfly bush”?

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Filed Under: Blog, Plant of the Week

Giant reed a giant problem

This large, clump-forming grass is one of the fastest growing terrestrial plants in the world . . .

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Filed Under: Blog, Plant of the Week

Fireweed watch

Fireweed (Senecio madagascarensis) is a bright yellow-flowering, daisy-like weed that looks a bit like the common . . .

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Filed Under: Blog, Plant of the Week

Australian Tree Fern

australian tree fern planted beside house and aerial view invading forest

It may look benign growing in your yard, but Sphaeropteris cooperi, the Australian Tree Fern, is a major

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Filed Under: Blog, Plant of the Week

Ivy gourd

On the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List: Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) is a fast-growing, aggressive vine

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Wood rose

Merremia tuberosa (wood rose) is overgrowing the north shore.

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