Dioscorea altissima
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Dioscoreales |
| Family: | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus: | Dioscorea |
| Species: | D. altissima
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| Binomial name | |
| Dioscorea altissima | |
Dioscorea altissima is a herbaceous vine in the genus Dioscorea that is indigenous to forested areas of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Central America north to Panama, and the Caribbean. Its tubers are foraged and cooked for human consumption, and they are also cultivated in Brazil on a small scale.[1] This species has been introduced to Puerto Rico.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dioscorea altissima - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "Plants Profile for Dioscorea altissima (dunguey)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
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