Bukidnon : opo
bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Family: Cucurbitaceae
Vernacular Names: opo, tavayay, upo
Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: fruits, shoots
Cultivated/Foraged: planted
Market presence of vegetable:marketed
Habitat: homegarden, farm
Availability: wet season, harvestable 2 months after planting; available all year round
Other uses: lowers blood pressure, rich in fiber
Dishes:soup, ginataan, sautéed, law-uy, adobo with sardines
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Brgy.
Namnam, San Fernando, Bukidnon
Brgy. Mabuhay, San Fernando, Bukidnon Brgy. Matinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon |
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