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Myoporum laetum

MOUSEHOLE TREE


Scrophulariaceae family New Zealand (coastal)

A native of New Zealand this 30-foot-tall tree has recently suffered in Southern California from a thrips attack and the population has declined. Once an exotic species for gardens and parks it is now considered an invasive plant. It produces small white flowers with purple dots followed by red berries in late summer.

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