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Dioscorea mexicana

Family: Dioscoreaceae


What it is like

A yam vine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

The tubers and shoots are eaten cooked.

Edible parts

Tubers, shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Camote amarillo, Cuculmeca, Panil book

Synonyms

Dioscorea macrostachya Benth.; and others