Dioscorea trichantha
Baker
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Description
A yam of the Dioscoreaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Synonyms
Dioscorea heteropoda var. heteropoda
Also Known As
Bako, Keliloha, Oviala, Ovy ala
References (2)
- malagasyword.org
- Porcher, V., et al, 2022, Growing up in the Betsileo landscape: Children’s wild edible plants knowledge in Madagascar. PLoS ONE 17(2): e0264147.
