Re: Off topic question, Dioscorea sp.!

From: Alektra at aol.com on 2001.12.31 at 04:16:43(7998) Dear Julius, You may want to contact the people at The Banana Tree, because they seem to know something about Dioscorea varieties: http://www.banana-tree.com/catalog.cfm?category=9 +More AIR POTATO - Dioscorea bulbifera - We are offering small tubers of the Air potato. A mature plant is quite a sight. It grows vigorously producing upright vines that are often supported with some type of trellis. The dark green leaves are heart shaped and attractive - but its the aerial potatoes that steal the show as they begin to develop at various intervals on the vines. Although they are thought of as a novelty, they actually are edible. Not to be confused with another variety which is rather bitter. They are very easy to grow. Provide warmth and bright light. Now available. No shipping to Florida or Texas. ... $3.95 Ea.

Note: this is a very old post, so no reply function is available.