East Asian mountain yam
Dioscorea japonica
About
Dioscorea japonica, known as East Asian mountain yam, yamaimo, or Japanese mountain yam, is a type of yam (Dioscorea) native to Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and Assam.
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
How to use it
The East Asian mountain yam is not only a culinary delight but also has medicinal properties. It is believed to aid digestion and boost energy levels, making it a popular choice in traditional medicine. Additionally, its unique texture makes it a great addition to various dishes, enhancing both flavor and nutrition.
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In the kitchen
The East Asian mountain yam is edible and can be used in many delicious ways. You can enjoy it raw in salads for a crunchy texture, or cook it in soups and stir-fries for added flavor. Its versatility makes it a great ingredient to experiment with in the kitchen!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dioscorea japonica
- Slug
- dioscorea-japonica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
- Genus
- Dioscorea
- Species
- japonica
- Wikidata QID
- Q5279588
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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