Dioscorea remotiflora
Kunth
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Description
A tropical and subtropical yam with edible tubers and roots that are sold in markets.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Chile, Mexico, North America,
Other Information
Tubers are sold in markets.
Notes
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Synonyms
Dioscorea laxiflora Schltdl. [Illegitimate]Dioscorea remotiflora var. maculata UlineDioscorea remotiflora var. palmeri UlineDioscorea remotiflora var. sparsiflora (Hemsl.) UlineDioscorea sparsiflora Hemsl.Helmia ehrenbergiana Kunth
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 414
- Enum. pl. 5:409. 1850
