Long yam, Rainforest long yam, Pencil yam

Where does Long yam grow?

Found in: Australia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Torres Strait

Notes: There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Status: It is a popular yam.

Growing Long yam, Rainforest long yam, Pencil yam

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing the yam.

Edible Uses: The yam tuber is cooked and eaten. They need to be leached in running water for several hours before cooking. The aerial bulbils along the vine are also used.

Production: It grows vigorously in the wet season.

Nutrition Info

Long yam, Rainforest long yam, Pencil yam Photos

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