Dioscorea balcanica
Balkan Yam
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Europe, Dioscorea balcanica (commonly known as Balkan Yam) is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Yugoslavia