Dioscorea villosa
Wild yam
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The Dioscorea villosa plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New England to Minnesota and Ontario, south to Virginia and Texas. It is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild yam.

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Latin Name:  Dioscorea villosa
Common Name:  Wild yam
Family:  Dioscoreaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves[174]. Use of the fresh plant can cause vomiting and other side effects[222].
 
Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Wet woods and swamps, thickets and hedges[43, 165].

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