Dioscorea wightii
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Western Ghats in India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Eghen ngebuk