Surigao del Sur : karlang

yautia, cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) Family: Araceae

Vernacular Names: haway, karlang

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: cormels, petiole

Cultivated/Foraged: Planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: mountain, farm, surroundings

Availability: all year round, once a year

Other uses: remedy for constipation

Dishes:ginataan, law-uy, Sautéed, cooked with meat



Study site:
Brgy. Sibahay, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur
Brgy. Siagao, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur


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