dioscorea

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests dioscorea from the rich soil.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of flowering plants: "Dioscorea" is the genus name for a large group of twining, tuberous-rooted plants, commonly known as yams.
   • The edible tuber: The word can also refer to the starchy, edible tuber produced by plants of this genus, which is a significant food source in many tropical and subtropical regions.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Genus):
  • The botanist classified the vine as a member of the genus Dioscorea.
  • Dioscorea is a diverse genus with hundreds of species.
• Noun (Edible Tuber):
  • Dioscorea is a staple food in West Africa.
  • The market sold several types of dioscorea, including white and yellow yams.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is used formally in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss species within this plant family.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Dioscorea.
• In agriculture and nutrition: Used to discuss cultivation, economic importance, or dietary value.
  • The nutritional profile of dioscorea makes it a valuable carbohydrate source.

Variants and Related Words

• Yam (n): The common name for the edible tubers of many Dioscorea species.
  • Sweet potatoes are often confused with yams (Dioscorea).
• Dioscoreaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus Dioscorea belongs.
  • The Dioscoreaceae family includes several important crop plants.

Synonyms

• Yam: The most common synonym for the edible tuber.
• Air potato: A common name for specific invasive species like .

Related Phrases

• Wild yam: Often refers to uncultivated species of Dioscorea, some of which are used in traditional medicine.
  • Extracts from wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) are sometimes used in herbal supplements.

Học thuật

Noun

1. yams

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dioscorea
• genus Dioscorea