Family: Plantaginaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica, Costa Rica and possible elsewhere
  
• Thrives in tropical climates
  
• Environmentally versatile [grows in a range of elevation >1000 m]
  
• Environmental weed that smothers other vegetation and forms dense thickets
  
• Self-compatible
  
• Produces numerous, wind-dispersed seeds
  
• May resprout after cutting or after cold season dieback

Low Risk Traits:

• Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Landscaping and ornamental value