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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …