dioscorea bulbifera
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical yam species: "Dioscorea bulbifera" is the scientific name for a perennial, twining vine in the yam family (Dioscoreaceae), native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is cultivated for its edible aerial bulbils (small bulb-like growths on the stem) and large underground tubers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Farmers in the region cultivate Dioscorea bulbifera for its nutritious tubers.
- The aerial bulbils of Dioscorea bulbifera can also be cooked and eaten.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/agricultural contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species within scientific, horticultural, or culinary discussions.
- The study focused on the starch composition of Dioscorea bulbifera compared to other yam species.
Variants and Related Words
- Air potato: A common name for , referring to its aerial bulbils.
- Bulbil: A small bulb or bulb-like structure, especially one that forms in a leaf axil or inflorescence, as seen in this plant.
- Yam: The common name for plants in the genus that produce edible starchy tubers.
Synonyms
- Air yam
- Potato yam
- Aerial yam
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This is a specific scientific name; it is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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yam of tropical Africa and Asia cultivated for it large tubers
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