Ilocos Norte : pako

edible fern (Diplazium esculentum) Family: Athyriaceae

Vernacular Names: pako, pakpako

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots, leaves

Habitat: streamside, riverbank, side of creek

Availability: all year round

Dishes:salad, mixed with snails, blanched, kilawin



Study site: Brgy. Camandingan, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. Sumader, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. San Agustin, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte


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