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Dioscorea japonica



26th July 2009


I bought a small plant in spring when I was told that it was hardy (and I apologise to the grower, because I have forgotten who I got it from, but it was at the Saville Gardens plant fair).
This year will be a good test for it! I have kept a couple of bulbils indoors in case I lose the adult plant.

24th September 2011


Decent autumn colour was a surprise, though I am sure it wouldn't have produced it outside (this one is groiwing in a pot).

31st August 2019


Found growing in Japan, Taiwan, Korea and China and occasionally used in Japanese cuisine. There seem to be a number of different plants in cultivation under a range of names.