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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Sesuvium verrucosum
western purslane
Designation: High Risk
Score: 9
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Setaria italica
foxtail millet
Designation: High Risk
Score: 9
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Setaria palmifolia
palm grass, highland pitpit
Designation: High Risk
Score: 22
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Setaria sphacelata
African bristle grass, broadleaf setaria
Designation: High Risk
Score: 19
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Severinia buxifolia
Chinese box orange
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 2
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Shirakiopsis elliptica
jumping seed tree, musoso
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 3
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