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 …

Sep 21, 2017 · Although “sweet potato” and “yam” are often used interchangeably, they are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are easier to find and a bit more nutritious.

2 days ago · Your recipe calls for sweet potatoes, but there are always yams around. What is the difference between yams vs. sweet potatoes? An expert explains.

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.

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 …

Oct 8, 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, …

Sep 2, 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 …

Nov 7, 2024 · Yams vs. sweet potatoes: Aren't they the same thing? Nope. Learn everything you need to know and the reason why so many people confuse them.

Oct 9, 2025 · Check out our Test Kitchen's best tips on how to cook yams, and discover how versatile this nutritious root vegetable can be. Yams can be boiled, baked, or microwaved …

Oct 14, 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. …