Have you ever heard or encounter this kind of poisonous rootcrop?
Fun fact: Scientifically known as Dioscorea hispida, wild yam was used by tribal communities to kill Japanese soldiers during the second world war.
While wild yam kills, it can also give life, however.“Eating wild yam has always been the alternative,” said Apo Lakay (a local ethnic). “It’s not a new type of food for the Waraynon and even other ethnic groups in the Philippines." he added
I'm really surprised to find out that this kind of exist. Apo Lakay said wild yam is poisonous if not properly prepared and the process is tedious.
To make it safe to eat, wild yam is first peeled and cleansed in running water. The peeled tubers are sliced into thin chips. The chips are squeezed dry, salted and baked under the sun for at least three days.
This just shows that it's use as food is a sign of desperate times. It may be a g