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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Nasturtium microphyllum
onerow yellowcress
Designation: High Risk
Score: 14
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Nastus elatus
New Guinea edible bamboo
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 2
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Neltuma glandulosa
honey mesquite
Designation: High Risk
Score: 19
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Neltuma juliflora
algaroba, long thorn kiawe, mesquite, thorny kiawe
Designation: High Risk
Score: 19
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Neltuma pallida
kiawe, algaroba, mesquite
Designation: High Risk
Score: 20
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Nelumbo nucifera
East Indian lotus, lotus, sacred lotus
Designation: High Risk
Score: 14
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Nursery Spotlight – A botanical adventure at OK Farms
In February, our Plant Pono team got to meet with Lily Stein at OK Farms to endorse their native plant nursery located just a few minutes from … Read More about Nursery Spotlight – A botanical adventure at OK Farms
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