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Dioscorea gibbiflora
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A climbing yam. The tubers are deep and long. They are tender and white fleshed.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It mostly grows in the rocks at the base of limestone hills.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The tubers need to be well boiled before eating.
Edible parts
Tubers, root