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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Caesalpinia pulcherrima
ʻohai aliʻi, dwarf poinciana, pride of Barbados, peacock flower
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 5
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Cajanus cajan
pigeon pea, dhal, gandul, red gram, Congo pea, gungo pea, no eye pea
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
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Calamus caesius
rattan palm, sega rattan
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 3
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Calathea crotalifera
rattlesnake plant, bijaguillo, hoja blanca
Designation: High Risk
Score: 8
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Calathea lutea
cigar calathea, platanillo
Designation: High Risk
Score: 8
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Calea ternifolia
Mexican dream herb, bitter grass, dog grass, dream herb, Mexican calea
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: 2
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