History Commonly known as hau, Hibiscus tiliaceus has an extensive native range encompassing both the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas. Hau is likely … Read More about That’s Hau!
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Dioscorea bulbifera
air-potato
Designation: High Risk
Score: 13
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Diospyros blancoi
mabolo, velvet apple
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -1
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Diospyros hillebrandii
lama, ēlama, Hillebrand's lama, Hillebrand's persimmon
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Diospyros kaki
kaki, Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 2
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Diospyros nigra
black sapote, sapote negro
Designation: High Risk
Score: 7
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Diospyros sandwicensis
lama, ēlama, Hawaiian ebony, Hawaiian persimmon
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