Dioscorea palmeri
Also known as: Dioscorea macrostachya var. palmeri (R.Knuth) C.V.Morton
- Dioscorea macrostachya var. palmeri (R.Knuth) C.V.Morton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a caudex geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Dioscorea palmeri is a succulent belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest