In 2013, the introduced grass Barbas de Indio (Andropogon bicornis) was found naturalizing near Lava Tree State Park outside Pahoa, Hawaii. It grew in … Read More about Barbas de Indio (Andropogon bicornis)
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Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey cypress
Designation: High Risk
Score: 7
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Cupressus sempervirens
Italian cypress, Mediterranean cypress
Designation: High Risk
Score: 9
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Cupressus x leylandii
Leyland-cypress
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -7
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Curcuma alismatifolia
Siam pearl, Siam tulip
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 1
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Curcuma australasica
Cape York lily, native turmeric
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 3
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Curcuma longa
tumeric, ʻolena
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -8
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