FAMILY: Dioscoreaceae
NAME:
VEGETATIVE CHARISTERISTICS: It is tuber plant with a modified stem growing from the tuber that grows to a length of approximately 30feet (9meters).The stem is a tendrial.
Habit: Herb, most suitible when planted in shady areas. Kehps are usually planted near tall trees (usually the breadfruit tree) and have poles extending from the it to the higher branches of the tree for the vines of the yam to climb.
Leaf shape: Ovate-cordate with acuminate tip and entire margin.
Floral Discription(if any): N/A.
LOCATION: Sekir N Street, Kolonia
DATE: December 5th, 1998. 9:15AM
COLLECTED BY: E.T.Jr.
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