Family: Boraginaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Broad elevation range (>1000 m) and environmentally versatile
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Related species has become invasive
  
• Reaches maturity in 2 years
  
• Seeds dispersed by birds

Low Risk Traits:

• No evidence of naturalization or invasiveness elsewhere
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Fodder tree (palatable to browsing animals)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Edible fruit
  
• Ornamental and medicinal value
  
• Not known to spread vegetatively