Dioscorea vilis
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The vine climbs 16 m high. It has a few small prickles. The tuber is slender and deeply buried. It is 25 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root