Dioscorea sylvatica

Ecklon Cape Province, South Africa, related to D. paniculata and D. Elephantipes.  The Bantu people specially treat the caudex for eating. 
Many dioscorea are poisonous and require special preparation before becoming eatable.  Rarely offered in cultivation.
 

Dioscorea sylvatica

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Ships as: 4"