Nueva Ecija : sapsapon

redflower ragleaf (Crassocephalum crepidioides)

Vernacular Names: sapsapon, tabaan

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: gathered

Market presence of vegetable:not marketed

Habitat: farm, swidden farm, garden

Availability: wet season, June to December

Other uses: medicine for ulcer;
lowers blood pressure

Dishes:dinengdeng, kilawin, Sautéed

Ginisang tabaan

Ingredients

Tabaan/sapsapon
bawang
Sibuyas
Asin (salt)


Study site:
Brgy. General Luna, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
Brgy. Langka, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija


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