root
Root.
No, yam is not an underground stem. It is a tuberous root vegetable that grows underground.
yam is propagated by tubers
No but its mostly a stem. The Yam plant has leaves and roots but the food is the stem of the plant. If you are talking about the food, yes but if you are talking about the plant, no.
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.
root
yam capping is the name given to the covering part of the root.
yam capping is the name given to the covering part of the root.
A yam yam is an informal term for a person from the English Midlands, especially one who speaks the Black Country dialect.
A weary yam.
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.
The popular root of a Thanksgiving dinner is a yam. Other Thanksgiving foods are turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, and assorted vegetables.