Mexican Yam Dioscorea Mexicana
by Gary Retherford
Title
Mexican Yam Dioscorea Mexicana
Artist
Gary Retherford
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Photograph - Photograph
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Mexican Yam (Dioscorea mexicana) showing roots and leaves. This wild yam plant contains diosgenin, a chemical which can be synthesized to create steroids such as estrogen and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone).
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August 7th, 2018
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