Dioscorea
Of plant genus and Dioscoreaceae. May also be referred to as genus Dioscorea.
Yams.
This concept's ID is @1~60670
Vine
- yam
Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots.
- elephant's-foot
South African vine having a massive rootstock covered with deeply fissured bark.
- wild yam
Having a rhizome formerly dried and used to treat rheumatism or liver disorders.