Dioscorea laxiflora
Mart. ex Griseb.
Caratinga bravo
Dioscoreaceae Edible: Tubers, Root, Caution Potential hazards — see below 1 iNaturalist observations
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Description
A yam species from tropical Brazil occurring at low altitudes in the Dioscoreaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible portions, though caution is noted.
Known Hazards
Caution advised for tuber and root consumption.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs at low altitudes in Brazil.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Notes
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Synonyms
Dioscorea calystegioides KunthDioscorea laxiflora var. - several
References (3)
- C. F. P. Martius, Fl. bras. 3:32. 1842
- Chu, E. P., Figueiredo-Ribeiro, R. C. L., 1991, Native and Exotic Species of Dioscorea Used as Food In Brazil. Economic Botany, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 467-479
- JSTOR
