Dioscorea remotiflora

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam.

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Chile, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Tubers are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Root, tuber

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea laxiflora Schltdl. [Illegitimate]; Dioscorea remotiflora var. maculata Uline; Dioscorea remotiflora var. palmeri Uline; Dioscorea remotiflora var. sparsiflora (Hemsl.) Uline; Dioscorea sparsiflora Hemsl.; Helmia ehrenbergiana Kunth;