Dioscorea villosa
Dioscorea villosa wild yam
Habitat & Range
Frequent in woods, edges of wetlands & rocky slopes.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| 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
Young leaf
Leaves and stems
Underside of leaf
Plant form
Leaf arrangement
Plant in flower
Plant Life-Form
perennial herbaceous vine
Common Names
wild yam
yellow yam
