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wilde Yamswurzel

Dioscorea villosa

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The Chinaroot (Dioscorea villosa) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French dioscorée velue
German wilde Yamswurzel

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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Brotwurzel
Dioscorea bulbifera
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chinesischer Yam
Dioscorea esculenta
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chinesische Yamswurzel
Dioscorea polystachya
Not Evaluated
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echte Schmerwurz
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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Elefantenfuß
Dioscorea elephantipes
Least Concern
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geflügelter Yam
Dioscorea alata
Not Evaluated
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gelbe Yamswurzel
Dioscorea cayenensis
Not Evaluated
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Kusch-kusch
Dioscorea trifida
Not Evaluated
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Pflanzen
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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Yamswurzelartige
Order
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Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wilde Yamswurzel?
The scientific name of wilde Yamswurzel is Dioscorea villosa. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does wilde Yamswurzel live?
wilde Yamswurzel is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does wilde Yamswurzel belong to?
wilde Yamswurzel (Dioscorea villosa) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does wilde Yamswurzel belong to?
wilde Yamswurzel (Dioscorea villosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of wilde Yamswurzel?
The closest relatives of wilde Yamswurzel in the genus Dioscorea include Brotwurzel, chinesischer Yam, chinesische Yamswurzel, echte Schmerwurz, Elefantenfuß.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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Brotwurzel
Dioscorea bulbifera
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chinesischer Yam
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
chinesische Yamswurzel
Dioscorea polystachya
NE 🐾
echte Schmerwurz
Dioscorea communis
NE 🐾
Elefantenfuß
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
geflügelter Yam
Dioscorea alata
NE 🐾
gelbe Yamswurzel
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
Kusch-kusch
Dioscorea trifida
NE
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wilde Yamswurzel
Dioscorea villosa
NE
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Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC
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