Dioscorea coronata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a creeper.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The tubers are baked.
Edible parts
Root, tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cara do mato
Synonyms
Dioscorea acutata R. Knuth; Dioscorea praetervisa R. Knuth;