Quezon Province : kangkong

water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) Family: Convolvulaceae

Vernacular Names: kangkong

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves, vine

Habitat: areas with water, swidden farm, stream, areas with water, uncultivated land

Availability: all year round

Other uses: feeds for pigs;
for sale (livelihoods)

Dishes:ginisa, adobo, steamed, Sautéed, ginataan, sinigang, sinigang na kangkong, nilagang kangkong



Study site: Brgy. Ilayang Palale, Tayabas, Quezon Province
Brgy. Lakawan, Tayabas, Quezon Province
Brgy. Lalaguna, Lopez, Quezon Province
Brgy. Sta Rosa, Lopez, Quezon Province


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