What is another word for dioscoreaceae?
Pronunciation: [dɪˈɒskɔːɹˌiːsiː] (IPA) 
Dioscoreaceae is a family of flowering plants that contains over 700 species. With such a vast number of species in the family, it is understandable that there are several synonyms for the word Dioscoreaceae. One commonly used synonym is the Yam family, as many of the plants in the family are yams. Another synonym is the Potato family, as the sweet potato is a member of this family. Other synonyms include the Root crop family, the Tuber family, and the Aerial yam family. While these synonyms may be used interchangeably, they all refer to the same group of plants in the Dioscoreaceae family.
