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Abelia x grandiflora
glossy abelia
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -13
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Abelmoschus manihot
bele, edible hibiscus, Tongan spinach, sunset muskmallow, manioc hibiscus
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 1
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Abies concolor
silver fir, white fir
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 1
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Abies fraseri
Fraser fir
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 3
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Abies grandis
grand fir
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 1
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Abies guatemalensis
Guatemalan fir, abeto de Guatemala
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -2
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