Alukon

Allaeanthus luzonicus

flower · leaf

Catkin flowers and young leaves, cooked by the Ilocanos in pinakbet and dinengdeng; sold at stalls.

Origin

Northern Philippines (Ilocos)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The catkins and young leaves are rinsed and cooked for a few minutes in a vegetable broth; they are eaten cooked.

Did you know?

Frozen, its flowers are sold under the name birch flowers in Asian groceries.