Dioscorea saxatilis
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam vine.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
The roots or tubers are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Papa del monte
Synonyms
Dioscorea arenaria Kunth; Dioscorea linearis Bertero ex Colla; Dioscorea parviflora Phil.;