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Also known as: Dodonaea viscosa
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  • Tangerine
    Sapindales
    / Sapindaceae

    Dodonaea viscosa (hopbush), a widespread tropical shrub, is cultivated in warmer areas for its colourful foliage. Akee is grown not only for its fruits but also as a shade tree.

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    Dodonaea viscosa (hopbush), a widespread tropical shrub, is cultivated in warmer areas for its colourful foliage. Akee is grown not only for its fruits but also as a shade tree.

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  • hopbush

    viscosa—also called akeake—a widely distributed shrub or small tree. D. viscosa grows to about 4.5 metres (15 feet) tall and is somewhat resistant to drought and smog. The inconspicuous flowers grow in terminal clusters.

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    viscosa—also called akeake—a widely distributed shrub or small tree. D. viscosa grows to about 4.5 metres (15 feet) tall and is somewhat resistant to drought and smog. The inconspicuous flowers grow in terminal clusters.

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