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Dioscorea a plant genus with edible roots in the family Dioscoreaceae. Some species are poisonous due to their content of dioscorine, an alkaloid with an action like picrotoxin. Called also yams. See also tamus communis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Or dioscorea macrostachya, from Mexico, which resembles a tortoise. In vitro shoot culture and microtuber induction in the steroid yam Dioscorea composita Hemsl. Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) This remedy is used when the baby arches backward from abdominal pain. |
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