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Caption

Spodoptera frugiperda
(Fall armyworm)

Parthenium hysterophorus
(Parthenium weed)

Tuta absoluta
(Tomato leafminer)

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense tropical race 4
(TR4)

Pomacea canaliculata
(Golden apple snail)

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Euphorbia neriifolia (Indian spurge tree)

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Bagrada hilaris (painted bug)

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Epiphyllum oxypetalum (dutchman's-pipe cactus)

Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a widely cultivated cactus native to Central America. It has long been a popular ornamental due to its easy cultivation and...

Euphorbia leucocephala (white Christmas bush)

Euphorbia leucocephala is an evergreen shrub that has been widely commercialized as a garden ornamental and potted plant. It has escaped from...

Ixora casei (giant red ixora)

Ixora casei is an evergreen shrub that is widely grown as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical areas due to its showy flowers. This species has...

Carpobrotus chilensis (sea fig)

Carpobrotus chilensis is a perennial subshrub found in warm temperate coastal areas with mild winters. It is considered native and non-invasive in...

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum (Fusarium wilt)

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Euphorbia milii (crown-of-thorns)

Euphorbia milii is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar and widely cultivated as an ornamental in tropical and temperate regions. It has escaped...

Emilia praetermissa (yellow thistle)

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Ixora coccinea (flame-of-the-woods)

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