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   Syzygium cumini (tree) français     
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         General Impact

    This large evergreen tree forms a dense cover, excluding all other species. Although it is not an aggressive invader of undisturbed forest like the closely related roseapple (Syzygium jambos), it prevents the re-establishment of native lowland forest. (PIER, 2002)



         Location Specific Impacts:
    Florida (USA) (United States (USA)) English 
    Physical disturbance: Heavy crops litter streets, sidewalks and lawns, attracting insects.
    Hawaii (United States (USA)) English 
    Physical disturbance: Shades out desirable forage plants.
    Hawaii (United States (USA)) English 
    Physical disturbance: Excludes native as well as introduced plants.
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