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Dioscorea spicata is a herbaceous perennial in the Dioscoreaceae family.
Description
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Taxonomy
First described by Albrecht Wilhelm Roth in 1821.[1] It is placed in Section Enantiophyllum.
Distribution
Indian subcontinent (see map in eMonocot).
Uses
The tubers are use as a food source.[2]
References
Bibliography
- Thompson, A.K. (2014). Fruit and vegetables: harvesting, handling and storage (3rd ed.). John Wiley. ISBN 9781118654019.
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