Nueva Ecija : saplora

passion fruit (Passiflora edulis)

Vernacular Names: saplora

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: gathered

Market presence of vegetable:not marketed

Habitat: homegarden

Availability: all year round

Other uses: fruits are used as souring agent, lowers blood pressure

Dishes:luto parang pechay, nilaga, wrapped in banana leaves



Study site:
Brgy. General Luna, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija


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