Nueva Ecija : kamote

water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) Family: Convolvulaceae

Vernacular Names: kamote, kangkong

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: homegarden, farm

Availability: all year round

Other uses: lowers blood pressure;
provides vitamin, increases blood pressure, feeds for pigs

Dishes:pinakbet, sinigang, adobo, nilaga, Sautéed



Study site:
Brgy. Langka, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
Brgy. Marcos Village, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija


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