Dioscorea gribinguiensis
Baudon
Dioscoreaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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A tropical yam in the Dioscoreaceae family with edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Notes
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 14
