Humans have long brought beloved plants along with them, like canoe plants. In modern times, we now host thousands of non-native plant species and … Read More about Cultivating Connection: Native Plant Adoptions Empower Communities
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Canavalia gladiata
sword bean, sword jackbean
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 5
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Canavalia sericea
silky jackbean
Designation: Evaluate
Score: 2
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Canna indica
African arrowroot
Designation: High Risk
Score: 17
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Cannabis sativa
marijuana, hemp, paka lolo
Designation: High Risk
Score: 12
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Capparis mitchellii
desert caper, wild orange
Designation: Pono Plant (low risk)
Score: -1
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Capparis sandwichiana
maiapilo, pua pilo, pilo, puapili, Hawaiian caper
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