Yam

:For the Levantine god of the untamed sea (sometimes called Yam), see Yaw (god).

Yams and sweet potatoes

In the United States, the sweeter varieties of the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) are often mistakenly called "yams". Sweet potato "yams" are widely available in U.S. food stores. True yams are only found in specialty markets such as those that serve Asian or Caribbean communities.

Related Topics:
United States - Sweet potato - Ipomoea

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In contrast, people in New Zealand use the word "yam" to refer to the oca (Oxalis tuberosa), and the word "kumara" to refer to the sweet potato.

Related Topics:
New Zealand - Oca

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