What is another name for wild yams?
                                
                                
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                                With over 600 species in the genus Dioscorea, wild yam is known by numerous names depending on its location and traditional usage. This widespread plant is not only recognized botanically, but also has a rich history in folk medicine, leading to a variety of colloquial names that reflect its different purported uses.