Yam is a kind of vegetable which looks similar to sweet potato but has diferent nutritional value. It has lot of nutrition and is a useful vegetable. It is also used as staple food in some regions. It can be stored without the help of refrigeration for upto 6 months also and can be used as a valuable resource during food scarcity. The vegetable contains various minerals and nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6 and manganese and can be used in many healthy dishes. Also, it has dietary fiber, which is important to improve digestion and prevent constipation.
yes and its not a sweet potato. remember potatoes are tubers
Yam is a root tuber. It's cell and tissue structure is that of a normal root, not a stem.
yes, they are root tubers. In contrast, potato tubers are specialized underground stems.
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yam is a stem tuber
Yams have tuberous roots
Yes, Yams are root vegetables.
Yams are a tuber. Fruits are developed by flowers and contain reproductive cells, since the yam is not developed from the flower, it is considered not a fruit which makes it a vegetable.
A yam is: A vine root that resembles a large white floury potato and is eaten cooked as a vegetable.
No, yam is a vegetable.
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Yam is a vegetable that rhymes with clam. It is a starchy tuber that is often roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews.
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yam is a vegetable
Yam is a vegetable. It is a other name for sweet potato.
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No. They are two different types of root vegetable. Sweet potatoes are sweeter and a darker color than yams.