Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328349-2
Scope note(s)
A genus of mostly tropical twining herbs (family Dioscoreaceae) including the yams and having net-veined leaves and small dioecious flowers
Source note(s)
“Dioscorea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dioscorea. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.
Display note(s)
Hierarchical terms
Dioscorea Plum. ex L.
Dioscorea Plum. ex L.
Equivalent terms
Dioscorea Plum. ex L.
UF yams