What does genus Dioscorea mean?

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genus dioscore·a

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  1. Dioscorea, genus Dioscoreanoun

    yams

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  1. genus dioscorea

    Genus Dioscorea, commonly referred to as yams, is a group of over 600 species of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae. They are native to warmer regions of both hemispheres, and many varieties are cultivated for their tubers, which are used as a staple food in many parts of the world. The plants can be annual or perennial, often climbing by means of twining stems. The leaves are usually broad and flat, while the flowers are small and grouped in spikes or panicles. The genus is named after the ancient Greek physician and botanist, Dioscorides.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus Dioscorea in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus Dioscorea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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