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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Caesalpinia crista
gray nicker
Designation: High Risk
Score: 7
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Caesalpinia decapetala
cat's claw
Designation: High Risk
Score: 20
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Caesalpinia ferrea
Brazilian ironwood
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -3
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Caesalpinia latisiliqua
No common name
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 5
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Caesalpinia major
yellow nicker
Designation: High Risk
Score: 10
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Caesalpinia pulcherrima
ʻohai aliʻi, dwarf poinciana, pride of Barbados, peacock flower
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 5
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