Caratinga
Dioscorea piperifolia

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam.

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Guyana, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea conferta Vell.; Dioscorea maynensis Kunth; Dioscorea piperifolia var. apiculata Uline; Dioscorea piperifolia var. obtusifolia Chidat & Hassl.; Sismondaea dioscoreoides Delponte;