Dioscorea linearicordata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The tubers are cylinder shaped and vertical. The stems twine to the right. There are bulbils on the stem. The leaves are alternate at the base and opposite on the stem. The leaves are narrow to sword shaped and 5-15 cm long by 1-3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests in southern China between 400-800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root