What is another word for Family Dioscoreaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli dɪˈɒskɔːɹˌiːsiː] (IPA) 
Family Dioscoreaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes around 600 species of tuberous plants. It is also known by several synonyms in the scientific community, such as the yam family, the root family or the elephant's foot family. The plants in this family are typically herbaceous vines that bear fleshy tubers or bulbs. They are widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and are major food crops in many countries. Some well-known members of this plant family include yams, taro, and sweet potatoes. The Dioscoreaceae family has a long history of use by humans and remains an important food source for many cultures around the world.
