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Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants |
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Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants |
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 (Photo credit: Gerald D. Carr) |
| Other names: | Pimenta officinalis |
| Description: | Tree to 60' tall, with mottled grayish-tan bark, 2-7" opposite oblong-elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, aromatic when crushed; 1/4" fragrant white flowers with 4 petals; and 1/5" dry, globose fruits. |
| Risk areas: | Dry and moist forests and open areas, up to 3000 ft. elevation. |
| WARNING: | Birds eat the dry berries and disperse the seeds. |