Dioscorea gracilis
Hook. ex Poepp.
Dioscoreaceae Edible: Tuber, Root
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Description
Dioscorea gracilis is a yam vine found in tropical regions. The plant produces edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubers | 9.6 | — | — | 5.6 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Dioscorea humifusa var. gracilis (Hook. ex Poepp.) L. E. Navas
References (1)
- Schmeda-Hirschmann, G., et al, 1999, Proximate Composition and Biological Activity of Food Plants gathered by Chilean Amerindians. Economic Botany Vol. 53. No. 2. pp. 177-187
