Dioscorea trifida

The cush-cush yam, is native to theandGuyanaandregion ofandSouth Americaandand is the most important cultivatedandNew Worldandyam. Since they originated in tropicalandrain forestandconditions their growth cycle is less related to seasonal changes than other yams. Because of their relative ease of cultivation and their good flavor they are considered to have a great potential for increased production (Kay 1987).