Dioscorea trimenii
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a climbing plant.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry tropical forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dahaiya-ala, Dahiya ala