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HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Melaleuca quinquenervia 

UH Manoa, Oahu

PAPERBARK or WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH

Large tree used for reforestation in mesic forests of Hawaii.  Thick spongy bark easily comes off in layers.  Native to Eastern Australia, New Guinea & New Caledonia.