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DIOSCOREA
INFO + CARE

genus: Dioscorea L.
common name/s: air potato, air yam, bitter yam, cheeky yam, potato yam, aerial yam, white yam, parsnip yam
type: bulb
family: Dioscoreaceae
native range: throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world
zone: 8 to 13
height/ length: to 16 m
spread: to 1m
type species: Dioscorea villosa L.
bloom time: seasonal bloomer
bloom description: white
sun: full sun to part shade
water: medium
maintenance: low
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix
toxicity: toxic to pets and humans, bulbs require detoxification
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