Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea bulbifera
, bitter yam, hoi. This species is said to be poisonous.
Dioscorea pentaphylla
, yam, pi'a. The starchy underground tubers were cooked and eaten by Hawaiians.
Tacca leontopetaloides
, arrowroot, pia.
Tacca chantrieri
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