species 7,447 observations

Chinese Yam

Dioscorea polystachya

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Organic
Habit: Climbing
Plant type: Edible Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Vegetable Vine Weed

From NC State Extension.