Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush / Hawaiin Half-flower

Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush / Hawaiin Half-flower (Scaevola taccada). Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Native to south eastern Asia, East Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands including Hawaii. Regarded as an invasive weed in many areas including Cocos (Keeling) Islands where this photo was taken. It grows rapidly, forming dense stands and is difficult to eradicate. Displaces native beach vegetation. Highly salt tolerant

Restrictions Not for Australia

Cabbage Cocos Damage Half Hawaiian Introduced Invasive Keeling Salt Tolerant Weed Weeds

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