Dioscorea alata
- Common NamesWinged yam
- SynonymsNo known synonyms
- FamilyDioscoreaceae
- Conclusions by Zone
North, Central, South
Prohibited
Prohibited from use in Florida according to the Federal Noxious Weed List, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) 5B-64.011 Prohibited Aquatic Plants, or FDACS 5B-57.007 Noxious Weed List.
Assessment Status: Complete
Central, North, South
High Invasion Risk
This species was also evaluated using the Predictive Tool. We present these results in conjunction with evaluation completed with either the Status Assessment, ITP, or the legal status of the species in Florida.
UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.
Assessment Status: Complete
- Growth HabitForb/Herb, Vine
- OriginAsia Temperate, Asia Tropical
- Tool UsedN/A
- Predictive Tool Score14
- Assessment DatesN/A
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