Tag Archives: tuberous plants

Dioscorea Spiculiflora: The Ornamental Yam Relative You’re Not Supposed to Eat

Say the word “Dioscorea” to a farmer and they’ll picture yams, a staple root crop [...]

Arisaema Filiforme: The Cobra Lily With a Tail Longer Than the Plant Itself

Most Arisaema flowers end with a short, curled tip poking out from the hooded bloom. [...]

Caladium One World: The Paper-Thin Leaf That Dies Every Winter and Comes Back Anyway

New Caladium owners often panic at the same moment. The leaves that looked so vibrant [...]