Request for ID 250809GS2

[Gurcharan Singh]

Request for ID 250809GS2

This climber opposite leaves is supposed to have underground zimikand like tubers used as vegetable. Locally known as Matti Alu.

 

Gurcharan Singh

[Nayan Singh]

Dear Gurcharan Singh ji

............... a wild guess,..........looks like Dioscorea oppositifolia,

Thanks & Regard
 

N.S.Dungriyal IFS
Chief Conservator of Forests
and Field Director
Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad
M.P.
09424792100

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From: Gurcharan Singh <sin...@sify.com>
To: indiantreepix <indian...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 25 August, 2009 5:52:56 PM
Subject: [indiantreepix:16751] Request for ID 250809GS2

Request for ID 250809GS2

This climber opposite leaves is supposed to have underground zimikand like tubers used as vegetable. Locally known as Matti Alu.

 

Gurcharan Singh

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[Gurcharan Singh]

Nayan ji, you are perhaps more than correct. Thanks a lot for the wild guess. I wish members not hesitate from such wild guesses. They always help.

 

Gurcharan Singh 

[JM Garg]

Dioscorea alata L. as per Fruits & Vegetables Week: Dioscorea alata from Delhi, Asiatic Yam

[Gurcharan Singh]

Yes garg ji

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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