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Wild Yam

Dioscorea villosa L.

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Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) is a species of perennial herb in the family Dioscoreaceae. They are climbers. They are native to The Contiguous United States. They have simple, broad leaves and capsule fruit. Individuals can grow to 5 m.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of wild yam. View this species on GBIF