Quezon Province : Galyang

giant taro (Alocasia indica) Family: Araceae

Vernacular Names: galyang

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots, leaves, petiole

Habitat: homegarden, forest

Availability: all year round, 1 month

Other uses: boiled, feeds for pigs, dessert, binagkat, cassava rolls, snacks

Dishes:paksiw, ginataan with vinegar



Study site:
Brgy. Lalaguna, Lopez, Quezon Province
Brgy. Sta Rosa, Lopez, Quezon Province


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