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Family Cucurbitaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Coccinea grandis 

Bellows AFB, Oahu

Makapu'u, Oahu

 

Makapu'u, Oahu

IVY or SCARLET-FRUITED GOURD

Invasive vine of dry disturbed areas.  Tuberous root makes it difficult to eradicate.  Native to Tropical Africa, Asia & Australia.