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August 24, 2023

This undated image provided by John Ruter shows pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), an invasive, nonnative plant that is highly-flammable. (John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org)

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Some plants are more flammable than others; how gardeners can reduce the risks

The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by sugar and pineapple plantations

By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press August 24, 2023