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Alokon - [Birch Flower (marketing);
Alokon, Alakon, Alucon, Himbabao (Phil. Ilocano); Baég (Phil.
Pangasinan); Broussonetia luzonica]
Alugbati - [Basella alba, rubra] -
Malabar Spinach (Philippine).
Amaranth - [Amaranthus species] -
Edible Leaves and Seeds.
Ampalaya - [Momordica charantia] -
Bitter Melon (Filipino).
Asafoetida - resin from a type
of giant fennel used in Indian cooking.
Avocado - [Alligator Pear,
Midshipman's Butter; Aguacate (Spanish); Persea americana of family
Lauraceae (Laurels)] - Fruit of the Avocado tree, actually a large
berry, much used in cuisines of the tropical and subtropical Americas and
now grown worldwide.
Avocado Leaf - [Persea
americana of family Lauraceae (Laurels)] Leaves with a light
anise-like flavor used as a flavoring in Mexican cuisine
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