Useful Plants and Trees

Camias/Kamias

(Averrhoa bilimbi)

The fruit of camias is sour and is used for cooking shrimp sinigang and in our family we use to ferment the fruit in water and salt and use it as condiments for fried fish and meat.

Kalamansi/Calamansi

(Citrfortunella microcarpa)

Calamansi or calamondin  is a fruit tree native to the Philippines. It is the most commonly grown backyard tree among the citrus species. We usually use this as fresh juice and condiments.

Tanglad/Lemongrass

(Cymbopogon citratus)

Lemongrass is native to tropical Asia. Lemongrass is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.