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].

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wooded foothills[58].

Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked[174, 177, 179]. A very pleasant mild flavour with a floury texture, the roots can be eaten as a potato substitute[2]. The starch can be used as a binding agent for other foods[183]. Roots contain about 1.9% protein, 20% carbohydrate, 0.1% fat and 1% ash[179]. Leaf tips - cooked[183]. Tubercles - cooked[183].

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