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Abies nordmanniana
Nordmann fir, Turkey fir
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 2
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Abies procera
noble fir
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 1
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Abies religiosa
oyamel, sacred fir
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -2
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Abroma augusta
devil's cotton
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 4
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Abutilon grandifolium
hairy abutilon
Designation: High Risk
Score: 10
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Acacia angustissima
fern acacia, prairie acacia, Acaciella
Designation: High Risk
Score: 9
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