Dioscorea microbotrya

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. The vine winds to the right. It grows about 1 m tall. It has a vine with leaves that are arranged alternately. They are heart shaped and wavy at the edges. The tubers are small or deep.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It has been recorded up to 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea filirachis R. Knuth; Dioscorea gibertii R. Knuth; Dioscorea microbotrya var. grandifolia Hauman; Dioscorea tweediei R. Knuth;