Dioscorea is a genus of over 600 species of flowering plants, native throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. The vast majority of the species are tropical, with only a few species extending into temperate climates. It is named after the ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides.

With a large tuber and a single twining stem bearing deciduous cordate divided leaves. Flowering in summer followed by large seed capsules.

USDA Zone – 9

Season to Sow – Autumn