Chinese Yam
Dioscoria batatas
Large tubers form underground, which can be harvested from Autumn to Winter. Small bulbils also form along the stem and are edible. Both taste like common potatoes, but are more flavourful! Used commonly in Chinese, Korean and Japanese cuisine.
Water: Light to regular water
Hardiness: Disappears in Winter
Habit: 5 to 10’ deciduous vine
Light: Full Sun to Light Shade
Soil: Average, well-draining soil
Origin: East Asia
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