Yes it is. It is a kind of sweet potato originated in new zeland.
kumara is a kind of sweet potato
there is no alternative name for kumara/sweet potato
A potato.
The Kumara is the Maori sweet potato.
Maori for potato is 'riwai' A sweet potato is a Kumara - koo mara. they look like a large, long, lumpy potato. Their skins can be purple, gold or red. They are delicious boiled , roasted or done in the Hangi which is I guess a lot like the way the Hawaiians would cook their Luau.
Maori call the potato, 'Riwai' and the sweet potato, 'Kumara'.
Kumara, also known as sweet potato
aramuk potato
Kumara is the Maori word for sweet potato.
Kumara is a sweet potato, a traditional food of Maori. Kumara is also the name of a township on the west coast of the South Island.
Maori Pa had storehouses that kept harvested food such as Kumara (sweet potato).
To prevent kumara (sweet potato) from turning brown after cutting, you can soak the pieces in water with a little lemon juice or vinegar, which helps inhibit oxidation. Alternatively, you can briefly blanch the cut kumara in boiling water, then cool them in ice water before storing. Keeping them in an airtight container in the refrigerator can also help maintain their color. Always use fresh kumara, as older ones are more prone to browning.