The Long Yam is found in Tropical Rainforest and closed Tropical Woodland regions. The climbing vine has broad, rich green, heart-shaped leaves with veins all originating from one single leaf stem point (see photo above). The distinctive seed pod has three fine wings, all joined along a central axis or stem. The individual wings are semi-circular to oval in shape. The wire-like vine leads to an underground tuber or 'yam'. These 'yams' are usually located well below ground level and can grow to considerable lengths. Their seasonal period depends on the preceding rain or wet season. Generally . . .