Ilocos Norte : Balangeg

water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) Family: Convolvulaceae

Vernacular Names: balangeg (Ilk.), kangkong

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots, leaves

Habitat: farm

Availability: all year round; wet season

Other uses: feeds for livestock

Dishes:adobo, sinigang with pork, salad, pickled, sautéed, sinigang na bangus, pickled



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


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