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Dioscorea composita

Botanic Family

Dioscoreaceae

Author

Hemsley

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Belize
• Costa Rica
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Mexico
• Puerto Rico

Natural Habitats

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Tuberous climber, glabrous woody stem, large tubers, coriaceous leaves to 250mm x 200mm, axillary male inflorescence to 300mm long with bracts, fleshy perianth to 3mm long, capsule 25mm long

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• JAA
• Kew