Batangas : patola

sponge gourd (Luffa sp.)

Vernacular Names: patola

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: fruits

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: farm; homegarden

Availability: dry season; 3 months

Dishes:sautéed, bulanglang



Study site: Brgy. Antipolo, San Pascual, Batangas
Brgy. Barigon, Agoncillo, Batangas
Brgy. Coral na Munti, Agoncillo, Batangas


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