Dioscorea aculeata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a climber.
Dioscorea aculeata L. is an unresolved name in The Plant List Dioscorea aculeata Roxb. is a synonym of Dioscorea esculenta
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The tuber is boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
A tuber can be 1.8 kg.
Its other names
Local names
Barhtlum, Thagdi