Siquijor : kapayas

papaya (Carica papaya) Family: Caricaceae

Vernacular Names: kapayas, papaya

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: young fruits; fruits

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Market presence of vegetable:not marketed; marketed

Habitat: farm, forest, garden, homegarden, anywhere

Availability: all year round

Other uses: promotes lactation;
feeds for pigs

Dishes:lunihan (tinunuan), Sautéed with native chicken, salad, law-uy, ginataan, adobo



Study site: Brgy. Cangomantong, Lazi, Siquijor
Brgy. Lower Cabancalan, Lazi, Siquijor
Brgy. Cantabon, Siquijor, Siquijor


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