Dioscorea sp. (Yam) - Image 19

Botanical name: Dioscorea sp.

Common name: Yam

Family: Dioscoreaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Dioscorea sp. (Yam) close up brown tuber with rough texture sitting on a plate
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