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