dioscorea alata
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical vine species: Dioscorea alata is a species of yam, a climbing vine cultivated for its large, edible tuber.
- A cultivated food crop: It refers specifically to the plant grown in tropical and subtropical regions, including Australasia and Polynesia, for its starchy root.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer cultivated Dioscorea alata for its reliable yield.
- Dioscorea alata, commonly known as the water yam, is an important food source in many Pacific islands.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or agricultural contexts: The term is used formally to specify this particular species within the genus .
- The study compared the nutritional content of Dioscorea alata with other tuber crops.
Variants and Related Words
- Water yam: A common name for .
- Purple yam / Ube: While often associated with , "ube" can refer to specific purple-fleshed cultivars. Note: This is a related common name for a variant, not a direct synonym for the species name.
- Greater yam: Another common name for this species.
- Dioscorea: The genus to which this plant belongs.
Synonyms
- Water yam: The most frequent common name.
- Greater yam: Another accepted common name.
- Winged yam: A name referring to the characteristic shape of its stem.
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Cultivar of Dioscorea alata: Refers to a cultivated variety of this species.
- Tuber of Dioscorea alata: Specifies the edible part of the plant.
Related Idioms
- . As a precise botanical name, is not used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
- grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh