Dioscorea versicolor
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a climbing plant. The stem is slender and does not have prickles. The tubers are long.
It is not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal
How it is used for food
The tubers are cut into pieces, steeped in water then boiled before eating.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ban tarul
Synonyms
Some references put it as Dioscorea bulbifera.