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in the leaf axils. Warning: While the axillary bulbs and the 

 yams may be eaten when properly prepared (see g below) , 

 they should never be eaten unprepared, as they are definitely 

 poisonous. Seek the advice of informed natives if possible as 

 to how the tubers should be treated. Local names: Huwi, 

 buwah, gembolo, kambubu, ahuhu, ohuhu, kapilpu, pulugan, 

 hoi^ VI, soi, abardka, vdti, nam. 



Figure 23. — Goa yam {Dioscorea esculenta) . 



e. Goa yam (Dioscorea esculenta) . — This spiny and twin- 

 ing vine is cultivated, also often found wild in thickets. The 



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