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 …

4 days ago · 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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

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 29, 2025 · Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular purple yam.

Some of the significant species of yam include the Indian yam, known by its scientific name (Dioscorea trifida), and the winged or water yam (Dioscorea alata) are the most common …

Aug 5, 2019 · Yams are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. One cup (136 grams) of baked yams provides (2): Yams are not only an excellent source of fiber but also high in potassium and …

Dioscorea rotunda, the white yam, and D. cayenensis, the yellow yam, are native to Africa. They are the most important cultivated yams. In the past, they were considered two species but …