Yams, colicroots, and allies (Dioscoreales)

Yams, colicroots, and allies

Yams, colicroots, and allies is characterized by its unique underground tubers and slender, elongate leaves. These plants typically thrive in shady, moist environments, utilizing their robust root systems to anchor deep into the soil and tap nutrients efficiently. The growth patterns and habitat suggest yams, colicroots, and allies's adaptiveness to forest understoreys, contributing to its resilience and diverse geographical distribution.

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Yams, colicroots, and allies (Dioscoreales)

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