Dioscorea nako
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Babona, Bako, Nako
Synonyms
Dioscorea mako H. Perrier;