Air Potato

Air Potato

Dioscorea bulbifera, which is commonly known as air potato, belongs to the region of tropical Asia and was first introduced to the Americas by Africans. It was introduced to Florida in the year 1905 as an accidental introduction and has been stated as one of the most invasive of Florida's plant species since the year 1993. It contains the capability to put the native species out of place and causes destruction of natural processes such as water flow and air, which is why it is also present on the list of Florida Noxious Weeds made by the Florida Department ...