Dioscorea madecassa
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam.
It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Dioscorea karatana Wilkin; Dioscorea knuthii H. Perrier;