Dioscorea opaca

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. It has climbing vines.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Bougainville.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root ? tuber ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea carrii R. Knuth; Dioscorea morobeensis R. Knuth;