Yam
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Yam |
| Scientific name | Dioscorea batatas |
| Taxonomic group | Dioscoreaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables; Root crops |
Yam. This is the true yam, a perennial vine that is native to China. The starchy, edible tuber may be up to three feet (one meter) long.
