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Dioscorea wallichii

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Dioscorea wallichii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Dioscoreales
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Dioscorea
Species:
D. wallichii
Binomial name
Dioscorea wallichii

Dioscorea wallichii is a type of climbing tuberous geophyte of the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.[1] It has one edible cylindrical tuber that is about 1 meter long and 3-6 centimeters wide. The tuber is white when young, becoming yellow and stringy once aged.[2]

Uses

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The tubers can be eaten after boiling and washing.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Contu, S. (2009). "Dioscorea wallichii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T165731A6103873. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T165731A6103873.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Dioscorea wallichii (kruo) | Plants & Fungi At Kew". www.kew.org. Retrieved 2017-02-03.