Leyte : koyot
wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) Family: Cucurbitaceae
Vernacular Names: koyot, kondol, kandol
Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: fruits
Cultivated/Foraged: Planted, Gathered
Market presence of vegetable:marketed
Habitat: lowland, farm, coconut farm, field, mountain, homegarden garden
Availability: harvestable 1 year after planting, available March to April;
harvestable 3 months after planting, many fruits;
harvestable every 3 months
Other uses: snacks-fried, sunan for 3 days put salt, mixed with toddy/coconut wine
Dishes:adobo, law-uy, sautéed with sardines, lauya, hinatokan
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Tagharigue, Calubian, Leyte
Brgy. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Calubian, Leyte Brgy. Kansungka, Baybay, Leyte Brgy. Pomponan, Baybay, Leyte |
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