Dioscorea batatas
Chinese yam
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The Dioscorea batatas plant species is found in Temperate E. Asia, though the exact range is not known. It is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese yam. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. divaricata. D. opposita. Thunb.

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Latin Name:  Dioscorea batatas
Common Name:  Chinese yam
Family:  Dioscoreaceae
Author:  Decne.
 
Known Hazards:  Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves[174].
 
Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1.5
 
Habitat:  Found in an apparently wild situation in valleys and on the slopes of hills in China[147]. Prefers sunny slopes in the wild[254].

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