Davao del Sur : Alom-alom

amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) Family: Amaranthaceae

Vernacular Names: alom-alom, kudyapa, kujapa

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots, leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: gathered

Habitat: farm; anywhere

Availability: all year round; available wet season, August

Other uses: insecticide, feeds for pigs

Dishes:paksiw, fried, paisan, fish soup, mixed with mungbean, law-uy mixed with smoked fish



Study site: Brgy. Asinan, Matanao, Davao del Sur
Brgy. Bagong Negros, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
Brgy. Molo polo, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur


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