Dioscorea subhastata

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. It is a climbing vine. The leaves are broadly heart shaped with a broad opening where the stalk joins the leaf.

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cara, Cara-do-mato

Synonyms

Dioscorea guaranitica Chodat & Hassl.; Dioscorea guaranitica var. balansae Pellgr.; Dioscorea guaranitica f. membranacea Chodat & Hassl.; Dioscorea guaranitica f. subcoriacea Chodat & Hassl.; Dioscorea guaranitica Choel. & Hasol.; Dioscorea lagoa-santa Uline ex R. Knuth; Dioscorea monadelpha var. opaca Hicken; Dioscorea piratinyensis R. Knuth;