Dioscorea tokoro
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The Dioscorea tokoro plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Dioscorea tokoro
Family:  Dioscoreaceae
Author:  Mak.
 
Known Hazards:  Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves[174]. The root of this species is said to be poisonous raw.
 
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Habitat:  Thickets in lowland and foothills all over Japan[58].

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