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(a) Carica papayaL. (b) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Caricaceae papayas (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Papaya (Filipino); Melon tree; Papaya; Pawpaw (English) (b) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English); Lubi (C.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Kopaya mix with (b) lubi
Indication: appetizer
Plant part used: (a) leaf bud (b) milk
Method of Preparation: Pound and squeeze a handful of leaf buds in 2 tablespoonsful of coconut milk and add the yolk of a fresh native egg and 1 tsp. of sugar stil and drink the preparation.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayao; Mantawasi (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Marinaut; Brgy. Lalabuan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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