Yam Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The yam plant is a staple food source for many indigenous communities in tropical regions.
- Native farmers cultivate yam plants in rotation with other crops to maintain soil fertility.
- We went to the garden to observe the growth and flowering patterns of the yam plant.
- An expert in tropical botany was studying various species of the yam plant for conservation purposes.
- Traditional medicine often utilize the leaves and roots of the yam plant due to their purported health benefits.