Dioscorea bemandry
Jum et Perr.
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Description
A yam. It is a climbing plant. It has a large rootstock. The annual stems twine around other plants. Tubers can be 40-80 cm long and 8-13 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The tubers are dug and cooked for eating.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in forests at low elevations. It is often on sandy soils.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Notes
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Also Known As
Bemandry
References (2)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 15
