Dioscorea bemandry
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a climbing plant. It has a large rootstock. The annual stems twine around other plants. Tubers can be 40-80 cm long and 8-13 cm wide.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in forests at low elevations. It is often on sandy soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The tubers are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bemandry