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Lantana montevidensis
trailing lantana, creeping lantana
Designation: High Risk
Score: 25
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Laportea aestuans
West Indian-nettle
Designation: High Risk
Score: 10
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Latania loddigesii
blue Latan palm
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -8
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Lathyrus clymenum
Spanish vetchling, Spanish vetch, crimson pea, perennial pea
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 3
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Laurus nobilis
bay laurel
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 6
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Lavandula dentata
French lavender, fringed lavender
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 1
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