Dioscorea villosa
Dioscorea villosa wild yam
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Habitat & Range
Frequent in woods, edges of wetlands & rocky slopes.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FAC |
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NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers late June to early July.
Fruits August to September.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G4 (Apparently secure)
Dioscorea villosa wild yam
Dioscorea villosa gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial herbaceous vine
Common Names
wild yam
yellow yam