Eelgrass PRODUCT NAME
Vallisnera gigantera Graebn. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Eelgrass |
| Local Name: | Pangasinan- Bal-liba; Rizal- sabutan-buaia. |
| Family: | Hydrocharitaceae |
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| Product Description: | It is grows submerged in fresh water and is characterized by long, ribbon-like leaves. The length of the leaves varies from a few centimetres to 2cm or more, according to the depth of the water. They are thin and 1cm or less in width. |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species common and widely distributed throughout the Philippines in shallow lakes and slowly running streams |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets |
| Uses: | Younger leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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| External Links: | http://www.econinjas.com/plant/vagi - 12k |
