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Old 07-06-2008, 10:40 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: 'Hua Moa' freakazoid sport

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Originally Posted by mskitty38583 View Post
in denver,co? wow! im impressed! its a awesome nana. ive not seen one like it. gabe what is it genetically close to in reference?
It is a Hawaiian traditional variety, AAB, and very similar to some other Polynesian cooking varieties. It is in the Popo'ulu subgroup of AAB Hawaiian traditional varieties. The other subgroupss are Iholena (3 available in the US) and Maoli ('Aeae' and 'Ele'ele' are both Maoli types).
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