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Dioscorea alata

Dioscorea alata Meaning & Definition
Dioscorea alata Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dioscorea alata?

[n] grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dioscorea alata: water yam | white yam

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See Also | yam | yam plant

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