Dioscorea floridana
Florida Yam
Also known as: Dioscorea villosa subsp. floridana (Bartlett) R.Knuth +1 more
- Dioscorea villosa subsp. floridana (Bartlett) R.Knuth
- Dioscorea villosa var. floridana (Bartlett) H.E.Ahles
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Dioscorea floridana (commonly known as Florida yam) is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina