Grass Category
Vining plant / Yam family
Hardiness Zones
Primarily tropical and subtropical zones 9-11.
Grass Family
Dioscoreaceae
Variety / Cultivar
Unknown
About This Grass
This image does not display a grass, but rather a climbing vine featuring large, bright green, heart-shaped leaves with distinct parallel curving veins.
Blade Characteristics
Not applicable; this is a broadleaf vine, not a grass blade.
Root System
Tuberous or rhizomatous root system typical of yams.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Tropics worldwide
Growth Habit
Climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves
Sunlight & Water Needs
Typically requires partial shade to full sun and moderate, consistent moisture.
Mowing & Maintenance
Not applicable; requires trellis support rather than mowing.
Special Characteristics
Vining climber with distinctive cordate leaves.
Ecological Information
Provides climbing cover in tropical forest understories.
Identified on 9/16/2026