Davao del Sur : ube

greater yam (Dioscorea alata) Family: Dioscoreaceae

Vernacular Names: ube, ubi

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: tubers, shoots

Cultivated/Foraged: gathered, planted

Habitat: forest; farm

Availability: all year round

Other uses: ice cream, jam

Dishes:tinunuan, law-uy, mixed with other vegetables



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


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