Dioscorea quaternata
Dioscorea = Pedanios Dioscorides
quaternata = arranged in fours
| Scientific Name: | Dioscorea quaternata |
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| Family: | Dioscoreaceae |
| Common Name: | WIld Yam |
| Authority: | J.F. Gmel. |
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| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green |
| Growth Habit: | Vine |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Whorled |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire, cordate base |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Whorled, glabrous leaves with distinct veination. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |