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...kɔːriə bʌlbɪˈfɛrə/), also known as the '''air potato''', is a species of [[Dioscorea|yam]] that is native to Africa and Asia. The genus name ''Dioscorea'' is derived from the ancient Greek physician and botanist [[Dioscorides]],

== Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) == '''Wild yam''' (pronunciation: /waɪld jæm/), also known as ''Dioscorea villosa'', is a species of [[perennial]] plant in the [[Dioscoreaceae]] family. The

Yams are a type of tuberous crop that is part of the genus ''Dioscorea''. They are native to Africa and Asia, and are known for their high nutriti ...undata''), the yellow yam (''Dioscorea cayenensis''), and the water yam (''Dioscorea alata'').