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 themselves, …

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 potatoes are sweeter …

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.

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, primarily in …

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, yams have a …

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 high fiber content …

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 cultivated as …

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 in the …

Dec 27, 2025 · White yams are high in potassium, while yellow, orange and purple flesh yams are full of antioxidants, complex carbohydrates and vitamins. They have a ton of health benefits. For example, …