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Chinese Yam

Chinese Yam

Dioscorea polystachya

vine
EdibleDynamic accumulatorFast-growing

A vigorous climbing vine cultivated for its edible tubers with a starchy, potato-like flavor. Native to Asia, it produces heart-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers, with underground corms harvested in autumn.

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Wild Yam

Wild Yam

Dioscorea villosa

vine
EdibleWildlife habitat & foodMedicinal

A native North American twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers followed by distinctive winged seed pods. The rhizomes have been traditionally used in herbal medicine.

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