On Molokai, rubber vine escaped cultivation to take over acres of forest in Kamalo. Twenty years later, crews still return to pull up any tiny seedlings and keep this plant under control.

Pronounced as "EYE-a-wasca," the ayahuasca vine is a tropical climbing ... many Americans grow as a house plant. The Machiguenga use certain species of rubber to make impermeable rain ponchos ...

Flaming Trumpet Vine prefers full sun and well-draining soil, and can tolerate a range of soil types and pH levels. The plant is relatively low-maintenance and requires moderate watering and ...