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A rare endemic plant known as the Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) was discovered by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Alcala, Cagayan in the mountainous area of Sitio Hotspring, Asinga Via, Baggao, Cagayan. CENRO-Alcala said they conducted field monitoring to...

CALANASAN, Apayao – Forest guards in Apayao province, along with personnel of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) in mountainous Calanasan town, discovered clusters of thriving rare wild jade vine, or most commonly known as Tayabak (Strongylodon macrobotrys), in remote...

Jade vine ( Strongylodon macrobotrys ) or emerald creeper is a species native to the Philippine forests. This woody vine is locally called tayabak and is recognized for its remarkable jade flowers that look like claws. This plant is now endangered and must be protected from deforestation. Photo by...