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Where do I find these vegetables?
These vegetables are more common than you think. They grow across the Philippines—thriving in different climates and landscapes. While they have places where they naturally flourish, they don’t always stay in one spot.
Because of a natural process called dispersal, meaning “to spread”, they can spread and grow in unexpected places—sometimes even in your own backyard or around your neighborhood.
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Lagikway
Scientific name: Ablemoschus manihot
Often found in farms, gardens, homegardens—even in likod-bahay spaces and upland areas, lagikway grows quietly in places close to home. Its young leaves are edible and have a slightly slimy texture when fresh—but this naturally disappears once cooked, making it perfect for warm, comforting dishes.
Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, it also contains more protein than leafy vegetables like cabbage and lettuce, with soft, digestible leaves suitable for infants (Algar et al., 2017; WHO).
To explore more:
Press the copy name button, click the ‘See Where It Grows’ button to be redirected to an external site, ‘PhilGulay,’ a website developed by UPLB to find where the vegetable naturally grows.
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Kulitis
Scientific name: Amaranthus sp.
Kulitis is everywhere—found in gardens, farms, rice fields, riverbanks, open fields, and even along farm borders. It thrives in both lowland and upland areas, making it one of the most accessible greens. Its leaves and shoots are edible, with a soft, leafy texture that works well in a variety of everyday meals.
To explore more:
Press the copy name button, click the ‘See Where It Grows’ button to be redirected to an external site, ‘PhilGulay,’ a website developed by UPLB to find where the vegetable naturally grows.
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Talinum
Scientific name: Talinum triangulare
Often found in farms, gardens, homegardens—even in likod-bahay spaces and upland areas, lagikway grows quietly in places close to home. Its young leaves are edible and have a slightly slimy texture when fresh—but this naturally disappears once cooked, making it perfect for warm, comforting dishes.
To explore more:
Press the copy name button, click the ‘See Where It Grows’ button to be redirected to an external site, ‘PhilGulay,’ a website developed by UPLB to find where the vegetable naturally grows.
Ready to Start Cooking?
Lagikway, kulitis, and talinum are versatile, affordable, and perfect for everyday meals. Now that you know where to find them, learn how to cook them.