Cultivation of American Wild Yam - United Plant Savers
2011年5月3日 · American wild yam (Dioscorea villosa or D. quaternata) is native to the Central and Eastern United States, from Minnesota south to Texas and across to the Atlantic States, excluding the states of northern New England. In northern areas, it can be grown very successfully in a greenhouse, as the plants prefer filtered light and warm, moist ...
US Wildflower - Wild Yam, Yam Root, Colic Root, Whorled Wild Yam ...
Dioscorea villosa - Wild Yam, Yam Root, Colic Root, Whorled Wild Yam. Dioscorea - yam - is a large genus worldwide with about 600 species, but only 6 are known in North America, with all of them found in the eastern half of the United States, with only one, the native D. villosa found as far north as Canada.
How to Grow Wild (Yam Dioscorea villosa, Colic root, Yam-root)
Wild yam is a non-edible plant grown primarily for medicinal purposes, boasting green foliage and a root that resembles traditional yams. It thrives in planting zones five through nine and prefers nutrient-rich, well-draining soil with partial sunlight.
Wild Yam – Dioscorea villosa | Root Buyer
The Wild Yam is a perennial climbing vine native to Eastern North American. In the central and southern US, it is found in damp woods, thickets, roadside fences, hedges and swamps and along timber trails and shady ravines. This plant has long, knotty, matted, ligneous, woody roots that are tasteless initially, but are acidic afterward.
Dioscorea villosa - Wikipedia
Dioscorea villosa is a species of twining tuberous vine which is native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as wild yam, colic root, rheumatism root, devil's bones, and fourleaf yam. [4] It is common and widespread in a range stretching from Texas and Florida north to Minnesota, Ontario and Massachusetts. [3] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Dioscorea villosa | CLIMBERS
Research has demonstrated that wild yam (specifically, its diosgenin) chemical has excellent anti-inflammatory qualities, and many have referenced it as an aid to spleen, intestinal, and kidney function (8).
Dioscorea villosa — wild yam - Go Botany
Wild yam is native to most of the eastern half of the United States, but only reaches north as far as southern New England, including Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This is a highly polymorphic species, showing variation in many characters across habitats, geography, and even within a single plant.
Dioscorea villosa, Wild Yam – 5 (4) « NANPS
Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) grows naturally from New England to Minnesota and Ontario, then south to Virginia and Texas. It is found in moist woods, swamps, thickets and hedges. The plant was commonly used throughout its range in North and Central Americas, being favoured by tribes in those regions for pain relief, especially for menstrual cramps.
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Where Are Wild Yams Found? - Sweetish Hill
2022年8月7日 · What does a wild yam plant look like? The Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) vine can grow to be 15 feet long during a single season. This plant can be found throughout the middle and eastern portions of North America. The leaves are ovate or cordate in shape, with clear veins and entire margins. The lower sets of leaves grow in whorls from the stem.