What is Dioscorea dumetorum (Kunth) Pax in tamil?

Dioscorea dumetorum (Kunth) Pax

Also known as Bitter yam, Dioscorea dumetorum is one of the four primary species of yam commonly cultivated in Africa. It’s mainly grown for its tubers which are small and form in clusters. The flesh is can range from white to yellow in colour. The yellow ones can be toxic but this is combated by repeated soaking in salty water.

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