Dioscorea elephantipes |
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Plant type: herbaceous twining climber, succulent or tuber Hardiness zones: 9b-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Origins: Southern Africa Other Botanical Names: Tamus elephantipes, Testudinaria elephantipes Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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