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Search Term(s): Dioscorea polystachya   (1 record found)

DIOSCOREACEAE
Yam Family
Dioscorea polystachya  (Chinese yam)   
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Synonym
Dioscorea batatas Decne.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Dioscorea: named for Pedanios Dioscorides, first century Greek pharmacologist; polystachya: many flower spikes
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, old home sites, roadsides, edges
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
China
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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