Dioscoreaceae |
Dioscorea alata L.
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- Common Name: Yam, Red Yam, Dagu
- Family: Dioscoreaceae R. Br.
- Country of Origin: Native to Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in the tropics.
- Habitat: tuberous herb, often climbing into trees
- Description: The red yam is a high-climbing vine with opposite, heart-shaped leaves and a thick, edible underground tuber. The stems are square and winged. The leaf axils often bear small aerial tubers. Male and female flowers occur separately on the branches
- Uses: This cultivated yam is a popular food item. It is usually boiled and then peeled. The taste is sweet and starchy.
- Culture: It is planted at the base of a tree or amidst a network of poles so that it can climb when growing.
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 200000004
- Source: Silander
- Accession Date: 01-10-2000
- Bench: 1203 - Warm Xeric
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-06-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Dioscoreales
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- Family: Dioscoreaceae
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References:University of Guam Website - last visited 10/02/01
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