What is the other term for himbabao?

Answer 1

Alokon, Alakon, Alucon, Himbabao (Phil. Ilocano); Baég (Phil. Pangasinan)

The himbabao tree (broussonetia luzonica) is a member of the Moraceae family, the Mulberries. This large shrub is closely related to the Paper Mulberry, the bark fibers of which are used to make Japanese Washi paper and tissue.

While it grows all over the Philippines the male inflorescences and tender young leaves are only much used in the northeast (Luzon, etc.). Alokon or himbabao is also a common non-native in Hawaii, but it is unknown if anyone uses it for food there.

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