Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic). Yams are perennial herbaceous vines native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas and cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions.

2024年1月19日 · These include true yam, yampee (also spelled yampi), tropical yam, igname, and cush-cush (also spelled kush-kush). True to their name, tropical yams thrive in the hot and humid...

2025年2月1日 · Yam, any of several plant species of the genus Dioscorea, grown for their edible tubers. Yams are native to warmer regions of both hemispheres, and several species are cultivated as staple food crops in the tropics. They are consumed as cooked starchy vegetables.

2023年9月7日 · To help you decide which type of yams to add in your diet, let us get to know the different types of yams. Yams are actually not sweet potatoes. They belong to the Dioscorea (lily) family, while sweet potatoes are members of the Ipomoea (morning glory) family. Yams are drier and starchier compared to sweet potatoes.

2024年4月5日 · Explore types of yams to try at home, from the orange fleshed American yam, to more exotic varieties like the Filipino or Okinowan yam.

2024年9月6日 · There are over 600 species of yam, of which only 12 are edible. Most yams (Dioscorea spp.) are plants of tropical and temperate regions, and, in general, they are climbing perennial plants that posses characteristically tuberous roots and cordate leaves.

2024年11月15日 · How many varieties of yams exist worldwide? There are over 600 varieties of yams grown around the world. The most common types include the white yam, the water yam, and the purple yam, each of which has unique characteristics and flavors.

2024年9月23日 · Yam classification refers to the process of categorizing yams into different species, varieties, and types based on their physical and biological characteristics. This classification system helps scientists, farmers, and consumers to identify and understand the different types of yams, their properties, and uses.

2022年7月20日 · There are several species in the genus Dioscorea that are known as yams. The two most important ones in the Pacific are Dioscorea alata (greater yam, water yam) and Dioscorea esculenta (lesser yam, potato yam).

Yams (‘Dioscorea’ spp.) are annual or perennial vines and climbers with annual or perennial underground tubers. Yams belong to the Dioscoreaceae family and there are an estimated 600 species of Dioscorea.