Ilocos Sur : okra

ladies finger (Abelmoschus esculentus) Family: Malvaceae

Vernacular Names: okra

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: fruits

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Habitat: homegarden, ricefield, field

Availability: all year round; available September to January

Dishes:paksiw, inihaw, nilaga, dinengdeng, pinakbet, salad, tununuan



Study site: Brgy. Alilem Daya (Poblacion), Alilem, Ilocos Sur
Brgy. Anaao, Alilem, Ilocos Sur
Brgy. Dinwede East, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur


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