Moth plant. Araujia hortorum
Native to Peru
Mainly a problem on the central coast, invades hind-dunes, rainforest and bushland.
Form: Climber with twining stems up to 5m high.
Flower: White or pale pink. Summer.
Fruit/Seed: Large fruit resembling a pear with feathery seeds encased in the fruit.
Control: Hand remove the plant including the roots. It is best to bag any fruit and remove from site.
Chemical controls are available. Cut/scrape and paint with herbicide.