Tarur
Dioscorea sagitatta
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The leaves are heart shaped.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, French Guiana, Himalayas, India
How it is used for food
The side tubers are cut into pieces, steeped in water, and boiled prior to eating.
Edible parts
Tubers, root