Dioscorea sagittata

Description

A tropical yam in the Dioscoreaceae family with heart-shaped leaves and edible side tubers.

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Edible Uses

The side tubers are cut into pieces, steeped in water, and boiled before eating.

Traditional Uses

The side tubers are cut into pieces, steeped in water, and boiled prior to eating.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, French Guiana, Himalayas, India,

Notes

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

References (4)

• BHARGAVA,
• Encycl. suppl. 3:139. 1813
• Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 38
• Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 13

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