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Wild Yam

Dioscorea villosa

Description:

A plant with fairly inconspicuous flowers, but a root with many medicinally active compounds. It has been used in the production of progesterone, easing menstrual cramps, and treatment of colic.

Habitat:

mixed woods-Cumberland Plateau

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chesterbperry
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chesterbperry

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on May 12, 2013
Submitted on Jun 3, 2013

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