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Angily, Ovinala
Dioscorea ovinala

Family: Dioscoreaceae


What it is like

A yam.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Tuber


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Angaroka, Angaroky, Oviala, Ovy, Viala

Synonyms