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Japanese laurel

Aucuba japonica

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Variegated plant with white specks all over the smooth leaves.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest, moderate shade. State park. Not native to HI, but imported from China and Japan.

Species ID Suggestions

Japanese Laurel

Aucuba japonica
chesterbperry
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Spotted for Missions

Mission
Yellow 8 MMS - Hawai'i
Mission
Alien Species in Hawaii
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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