Dioscorea acuminata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
It is an important foraged food.
Edible parts
Root, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Oviala, Ovy
Synonyms
Dioscorea bararum H. Perrier;