Nueva Ecija : pa-o
edible fern (Diplazium esculentum) Family: Athyriaceae
Vernacular Names: pako, pa-o
Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots, leaves, immature leaves
Cultivated/Foraged: planted, gathered
Market presence of vegetable:marketed
Habitat: spring, forest, river, side of stream
Availability: wet season, June to December; all year round
Other uses: lowers blood pressure; Vitamin C; cancer
Dishes:Sautéed, salad
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Brgy.
Capintalan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
Brgy. General Luna, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija Brgy. Langka, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija Brgy. Marcos Village, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija |
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