Cara
Dioscorea amazonum
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The leaves are heart shaped.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet sandy places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Tuber, root