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Wild Yam
is a deciduous perennial vine, climbing to a height of 20 feet with heart shaped leaves and tiny green flowers.
Wild yam is native to North and Central America and has now become naturalized in tropical, semi-tropical and temperate climates around the world. The plant is propagated from seed in spring, from sections of tubers, or by root division in spring or autumn. It thrives in sunny conditions and rich soil. The root and tuber of wild yam are harvested in autumn. Wild yam is the plant source of a steroid-like substance, diosgenin, which was the starting point for the creation of the first contraceptive pill. There is no suggestion that the plant was used as a contraceptive in the past.