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dioscorée velue

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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couche-couche
Dioscorea trifida
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grande igname
Dioscorea alata
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herbe aux femmes battues
Dioscorea communis
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igname
Dioscorea polystachya
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Igname de brousse
Dioscorea praehensilis
Least Concern
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igname des blancs
Dioscorea esculenta
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igname sauvage
Dioscorea dumetorum
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pousse en l'air
Dioscorea bulbifera
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plante
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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Dioscoreales
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Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dioscorée velue?
The scientific name of dioscorée velue is Dioscorea villosa. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does dioscorée velue live?
dioscorée velue is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does dioscorée velue belong to?
dioscorée velue (Dioscorea villosa) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does dioscorée velue belong to?
dioscorée velue (Dioscorea villosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of dioscorée velue?
The closest relatives of dioscorée velue in the genus Dioscorea include couche-couche, grande igname, herbe aux femmes battues, igname, Igname de brousse.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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couche-couche
Dioscorea trifida
NE
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dioscorée velue
Dioscorea villosa
NE
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grande igname
Dioscorea alata
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herbe aux femmes battues
Dioscorea communis
NE 🐾
igname
Dioscorea polystachya
NE 🐾
Igname de brousse
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC 🐾
igname des blancs
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
igname sauvage
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
pousse en l'air
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
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long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE
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