Dioscorea sylvatica - Indigenous South African Succulent - 5 Seeds Beans

Dioscorea sylvatica - Indigenous South African Succulent - 5 Seeds BeansDioscorea is a genus of over 600 species of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae, 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. They are tuberous herbaceous perennial lianas, growing to 212 m or more tall. The leaves are spirally arranged,

bumpy skin

Alfalfa produces a deeper green leaf than Clover

Young roots can be eaten like a vegetable (with a peppery flavour)

Tuft forming with many 3cm long narrow grass green wedge-shaped leaves and large bright pink flowers on short stems

and Platycodon (balloon flower)

The tree bears dense clusters of small

With its yellow colouring

single rosettes

) tomatoes are full of juice and incredibly rich fruity flavours

Looking for something unique to add interest to your garden and fruit salad

and alludes to the shape of the flower

50–70 cm (20–28 in) long and 12–16 cm (5–6 in) wide