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HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Vachellia farnesiana 

Ka'ena Point, Oahu

 

Makapu'u, Oahu

Fruit, on Prosopis leaves, Makapu'u, Oahu

 

Lanikai, Oahu

Lanikai, Oahu

 

Koko Crater BG, Oahu

Koko Crater BG, Oahu

SWEET ACACIA or NEEDLE BUSH    KOLU

Dense thorny shrub or tree of dry disturbed areas.  Strongly scented flowers are used to manufacture Cassie perfume.  Native to Tropical America.  Formerly known as Acacia farnesisana.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_farnesiana