Dioscorea velutipes
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. Stems twine to the left. They are hairy. The leaves are alternate and simple. The leaf stalk is 4-6 cm long. The leaves are triangle or heart shaped. They are 6-12 cm long by 4-8 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The tubers and bulbils are boiled or roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, bulbils
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ying