Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Dioscoreaceae

Genus:

Dioscorea

Species:

Dioscorea oppositifolia

USDA Symbol:

DIOP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas with ample organic matter