Dioscorea esculenta - Wikipedia
Dioscorea esculenta, commonly known as the lesser yam, is a yam species native to Island Southeast Asia and introduced to Near Oceania and East Africa by early Austronesian voyagers. It is grown for their edible tubers, though it has smaller tubers than the more widely-cultivated Dioscorea alata and is usually spiny.
10 Types Of Yams And How To Use Them - Tasting Table
2024年1月19日 · Setting aside its impressive background, lesser yams are sweet with a pleasant flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes or chestnuts. They are versatile and can be boiled, baked, or fried — similar...
Growing the Lesser Yam - The Survival Gardener
2023年4月28日 · The “lesser yam,” AKA Dioscorea esculenta, is rare in the states. Josh Jamison at Cody Cove Farm mentioned having grown some at H.E.A.R.T., but they were unfortunately bitter. We had them in the West Indies and they were not bitter. They were easy to grow, though prickly, and would make pleasant clusters of tubers.
Dioscorea esculenta Lesser Yam, Potato Yam, Chinese Yam, Wild ...
Dioscorea esculenta is an evergreen Perennial Climber growing to 3 m (9ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The flowers are pollinated by Wind, Insects.
How To Grow Dioscorea esculenta | EarthOne
Dioscorea esculenta, commonly known as lesser yam, is a climbing tuberous geophyte native to seasonally dry tropical climates. It belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae and the genus Dioscorea. This plant is known for its edible tubers, which are a staple food in many tropical regions.
Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta) - Garden.org
Plant database entry for Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta) with 5 images and 32 data details.
Lesser yam | plant | Britannica
lesser yam. plant. Also known as: Dioscorea esculenta. Learn about this topic in these articles: characteristics. In yam: Major species. Lesser yam (D. esculenta), grown on the subcontinent of India, in southern Vietnam, and on South Pacific islands, is one of the tastiest yams.