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Dioscorea campestris

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. It is a vine. The leaves are long and tapering and they are heart shaped at the base. They occur singly along the vine.

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea campestris var. various