|
Definition of Yam plant
1. Noun. Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots.
Exact synonyms: Yam
Group relationships: Dioscorea, Genus Dioscorea
Terms within: Yam
Specialized synonyms: Dioscorea Alata, Water Yam, White Yam, Chinese Yam, Cinnamon Vine, Dioscorea Batata, Air Potato, Dioscorea Bulbifera, Cush-cush, Dioscorea Trifida
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Dioscorea, Genus Dioscorea
Terms within: Yam
Specialized synonyms: Dioscorea Alata, Water Yam, White Yam, Chinese Yam, Cinnamon Vine, Dioscorea Batata, Air Potato, Dioscorea Bulbifera, Cush-cush, Dioscorea Trifida
Generic synonyms: Vine