Dioscorea acanthogene

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea apurimacensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea corumbensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea gouanioides (Chodat & Hassl.) R. Kunth; Dioscorea guanaiensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea multiflora var. gouanioides Chodat & Hassl.; Dioscorea narinensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea paraguayensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea pozucoensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea sulcata R. Knuth [Illegitimate];