Dioscorea batatas

[CINNAMON VINE]

 $6.00 

Dioscorea batatas
Category: Potted Plants
Longevity: HP (at least to zone 5)
Lighting Conditions: PS-FS
Average Height: vine to 20 feet
Uses: C M O
Code: DIO10

The large edible tuberous roots are cultivated in East Asia as "Chinese Yam". Small bulblets grow along the length of the vine with ornamental shiny ovate leaves. The tiny flowers smell like cinnamon. Used in China as a tonic fror the kidneys and lungs. Contains diosgenin - precursor to progesterone. A very important and little-credited medicinal plant.

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