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. The tubers …

Jun 5, 2025 · Yams and sweet potatoes are two very different plants. Yams are more closely related to lilies, while sweet potatoes are more closely related to morning glories. Sweet …

Sep 21, 2017 · Most vegetables labeled as a “yam” in the United States are actually just a variety of sweet potato.

Jan 19, 2024 · Join us on this yam-tastic journey, and let's uncover the fantastic world these tubers bring to the table, and all about some different types of yams.

Jul 25, 2025 · Yams are starchier, drier, and less sweet than sweet potatoes. Some varieties of yam can grow up to 130 pounds, in stark contrast to much smaller sweet potatoes. Typically, …

Nov 13, 2025 · Yams are big edible tubers categorized as monocots (plants with one embryonic seed leaf) and belong to the Dioscorea genus. Yams grow in tropical and subtropical climates, …

Dec 19, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 6, 2026 · Yam root is a starchy tuber eaten across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Americas—and it is also a frequent source of confusion in supermarkets and supplement …

Mar 7, 2025 · Yams are tubers with many health benefits, such as relieving constipation, controlling diabetes, and preventing cardiovascular disease. These benefits are related to a …

Dec 6, 2024 · Yam nutrition benefits include supplying you with vitamins A and C, potassium, manganese, B vitamins, fiber, and more. Look for yams in international markets, and use them …