Papua New Guinea stamps year 2013 Flora Root Crops MNH
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) 2013 Flora – Root Crops set highlights some of the most essential staple foods of the country.
The set was issued on April 10, 2013, and features several varieties of yam (Dioscorea species), which are central to the diets of many highlanders and coastal inhabitants of PNG.
🍠 PNG 2013 Flora – Root Crops Stamps
The set consists of four stamps, each illustrating a different variety of yam:
| Denomination | Root Crop / Scientific Name | Scott Catalog No. (approx.) | Michel Catalog No. |
| 85t (Toea) | Five Leaflet Yam (Dioscorea pentaphylla) | 1689a | 1888 |
| K3 (Kina) | Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta) | 1689b | 1889 |
| K3.70 (Kina) | Greater Yam (Dioscorea alata) | 1689c | 1890 |
| K6 (Kina) | Yam (Dioscorea species) | 1689d | 1891 |
Series Details
- Set Size: 4 individual stamps
- Souvenir Sheet (MSS): The four stamps were also incorporated into a decorative miniature sheet.
- Theme Significance: These stamps underscore the fundamental importance of root crops, particularly yams and sweet potatoes, as primary sustenance for the majority of the population in PNG.
This issue continues PNG’s popular and detailed tradition of showcasing its rich flora and essential agricultural industries on stamps.
