Cara coco
Dioscorea hastata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea. There are 3 Dioscorea hastata names Vell. is a synonym or Dioscorea hassleriana.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Guiana, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cara branco