Dioscorea japonica Glutinous yam (Dioscoreaceae)

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Dioscorea japonica
Glutinous yam
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The Dioscorea japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Glutinous yam.

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Latin Name:  Dioscorea japonica
Common Name:  Glutinous yam
Family:  Dioscoreaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves[174].

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Habitat:  Wooded foothills[58].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the mildest areas of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position or light shade[200]. Prefers a rich light soil[1]. Plants produce tubercles (small tubers that are formed in the leaf axils of the stems), and can be propagated by this means[K]. A climbing plant that supports itself by twining around the branches of other plants[219]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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