ON THIS PLANT
Dioscorea deltoidea, the Nepal yam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. Its native range is the Himalayas through to south-central China and mainland Southeast Asia. Its tubers contain diosgenin and are harvested by local peoples as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal worms. Tubers are also eaten after boiling, washing, and baking. It grows in forests and humus-rich soils.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Dioscorea
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Dioscorea en Elephant's Foot en Medicinal Yam
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