Yam, Description, Uses, Species, & Facts
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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 staple food crops in the tropics. They are consumed as cooked starchy vegetables.
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Dioscorea spp.
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Invasive Species: Chinese Yam
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Yams Nutrition facts and Health benefits
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Status of yam (Dioscorea spp.) in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Adejumobi - 2023 - Plant Breeding - Wiley Online Library
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Wild Yam is a perennial, climbing vine that, with a trellis or other support, will reach heights of 15 ft. In May, the vine will have nondescript
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Dioscorea villosa
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water yam - Encyclopedia of Life
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Chinese yam - Wikipedia
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Yam, Description, Uses, Species, & Facts
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