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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kamoteng kahoy
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Prepare top leaves as a vegatable. Eat
Direction for use: Children/Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Laroja; Isabela (Pangasinan; Dinmaley; Brgy. Naguilayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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