Nueva Ecija : okra

ladies finger (Abelmoschus esculentus) Family: Malvaceae

Vernacular Names: okra

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: fruits

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: homegarden

Availability: available July to November

Other uses: medicine for ulcer, lowers blood pressure

Dishes:nilaga, fried, pinakbet, bulanglang



Study site:
Brgy. Langka, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija


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