Yam, Damloong tien
Dioscorea brevipetiolata
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a climbing vine. The tuber is single and small size. It has white flesh.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in undergrowth in forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The tuber is eaten cooked.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Damlong tearn, Domlong tean