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Apios

Apios

9.9
A climbing plant from North America with edible potato-like tubers
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪpiˌoʊs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Apios
  • The tubers of Apios americana were once a staple food for Native American peoples.

Examples

  • The tubers of Apios americana provide a nutritious food source for those living off the land.

  • The Apios plant is known for its edible tubers.

  • Apios is an important genus for those studying edible wild plants in North America.

  • Botanists have recently discovered a new species within the Apios genus.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Apios for its unique flavor.

  • Many foragers seek out Apios plants in the wild due to their delicious edible roots.

  • Farmers are increasingly cultivating Apios for its high yield of edible tubers.

Synonyms

genus Apios
vsApios
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of climbing plants in the pea family that live for many years, like the groundnut

is the same group but highlights edible tubers instead of family detail

Compounds

Apios americana
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American vine that climbs and has purple-brown flowers and edible underground roots

Apios tuberosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American climbing plant with sweet-smelling flowers and edible tubers used like potatoes

genus Apios
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of climbing plants in the pea family that live for many years, like the groundnut

Surface Forms

Apios singular
Apios plural

Etymology

The word Apios comes from the Greek word apios meaning 'pear', because parts of the plant, especially its edible underground tubers, look a little like small pears. So the name fits this climbing plant genus that includes the groundnut.