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Lecythis zabucajo
paradise nut
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -4
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Leea guineensis
burgundy leea, Hawaiian holly, West Indian holly
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -1
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Leea indica
bandicoot berry
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 4
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Lens culinaris
lentil
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -1.5
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Leonotis nepetifolia
annual lion's ear
Designation: High Risk
Score: 19
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Lepidium africanum
African pepperwort
Designation: High Risk
Score: 10
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