Elephant Foot Yam

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Dioscorea Elephantipes

Description Dioscorea Elephantipes, commonly known as the Elephant Foot Yam, is a fascinating plant species native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae, which includes over 600 species of yams and other tuberous plants. This plant species is known for its unique appearance and interesting growth habits.The Elephant Foot Yam produces a large, fleshy, tuberous stem that resembles…