Dioscorea tancitarensis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea tancitarensis is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Dioscorea genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest