06-29-2010, 07:42 AM
That would be Melochia umbellata
also affectionately known as toilet paper tree or gunpowder tree.
They're native to India and a few other locales. I believe they were first planted in the islands, among many other pest trees, in a misguided attempt to restore deforested watersheds. I've also heard they were used for quick shade for coffee plantations. They stick to low elevation windward places like Puna,produce copious seeds, but are pretty easy to pull out when young. Goats also like the leaves.
BTW, the forests on older lavas flanking Seaview are choke full of s. guava. This unsavory beast is just waiting for a little bit more soil formation to take over the middle of the subdivision.
also affectionately known as toilet paper tree or gunpowder tree.
They're native to India and a few other locales. I believe they were first planted in the islands, among many other pest trees, in a misguided attempt to restore deforested watersheds. I've also heard they were used for quick shade for coffee plantations. They stick to low elevation windward places like Puna,produce copious seeds, but are pretty easy to pull out when young. Goats also like the leaves.
BTW, the forests on older lavas flanking Seaview are choke full of s. guava. This unsavory beast is just waiting for a little bit more soil formation to take over the middle of the subdivision.
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