Dioscorea nako
H. Perrier
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(c) Guy Eric Onjalalaina, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Description
A tropical yam in the family Dioscoreaceae, grown for its 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
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Synonyms
Dioscorea mako H. Perrier
Also Known As
Babona, Bako, Nako
References (1)
- Campbell, G., 2012, David Griffths and the Missionary "History of Madagascar: p 513
