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How to Grow Wild (Yam Dioscorea villosa, Colic root, Yam-root)

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By Jennifer Poindexter Wild yam isn’t what you might think of when you envision a yam or sweet potato. This is a crop that isn’t edible. It’s typically grown for its medicinal purposes. This plant contains beautiful green foliage and a curved root that slightly resembles … [Read more...]

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