We are no stranger to invasive, climbing, vining plants in the New Orleans area. They seem to have the ability to swallow trees, houses, fence lines and, if you stand still long enough, gardeners.

Native to Africa and Asia, this vine is an extremely invasive species (Dioscorea bulbifera) that came to Florida in 1905. It produces bulbils that fall to the ground and sprout. They then develop ...

India (Kumaon region, western Himalayas): axillary tubers cut into pieces, steeped in water, and boiled prior to eating. Maharashtra State (Thane District): the Warli tribe eat the roasted roots.