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LR side photos: should look familiar to you: Verbascum thapsus, commonly known as common mullein, is an invasive plant.
Middle right is also familiar to us: Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is an invasive plant species that is prevalent on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was introduced to the islands as an ornamental in the mid-19th century but has since become a significant problem, especially on the dry sides of the islands. Lantana infests over 400,000 acres on the main Hawaiian islands, including the Big Island, and is considered a major pest of pastures.
LEFT side photos: Golden everlasting or strawflower are known for their long-lasting blooms.... like our Pearly Everlasting which are white. Pamakani: This is a common name for a type of Brachycome plant, often described as a golden everlasting daisy. The "golden everlasting" in Hawaii refers to the flower known as the Pamakani, which is a type of Brachycome or daisy. It is also sometimes called Bracteantha bracteata or Strawflower.
UR should also look familiar: the invasive, non-native Fountain Grass and there is a lot of it on this side of the island.
Middle right is also familiar to us: Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is an invasive plant species that is prevalent on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was introduced to the islands as an ornamental in the mid-19th century but has since become a significant problem, especially on the dry sides of the islands. Lantana infests over 400,000 acres on the main Hawaiian islands, including the Big Island, and is considered a major pest of pastures.
LEFT side photos: Golden everlasting or strawflower are known for their long-lasting blooms.... like our Pearly Everlasting which are white. Pamakani: This is a common name for a type of Brachycome plant, often described as a golden everlasting daisy. The "golden everlasting" in Hawaii refers to the flower known as the Pamakani, which is a type of Brachycome or daisy. It is also sometimes called Bracteantha bracteata or Strawflower.
UR should also look familiar: the invasive, non-native Fountain Grass and there is a lot of it on this side of the island.
May 18 2025