Native Yam (Dioscorea transversa)

Native Yam is an edible Australian native plant known as Dioscorea transversa, featuring heart-shaped leaves and slender, twining stems that can reach up to 3m long. It produces small, white flowers in summer and tubers that can be harvested and eaten. Native Yam thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for bush tucker gardens or as a climber in native landscapes.