Dioscorea dumetorum Pax (Dioscoreaceae): A New Record for the Flora of Jharkhand, India

Dioscorea dumetorum Pax was collected from the Jamtara Forest Division, Jamtara district of Jharkhand state, India. The collected specimen has 3 spheroid shaped tubers that are whitish with numerous fibrous roots, along with velvety fruits and pubescent panicle. After a review of its distribution, the species was found to be a new entry in the flora of Jharkhand state, India. A detailed description, photographs, and the associated flora of the species facilitate identification in the field.