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 …

Nov 30, 2025 · Here’s what yams really are, how they differ from sweet potatoes and why it's probably best to enjoy both in moderation.

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.

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 …

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 2, 2025 · In many parts of the world, especially in North America, the terms “yam” and “sweet potato” are used interchangeably. However, true yams are starchy, less sweet, and have a …

Nov 6, 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 13, 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, …

Oct 31, 2025 · True yams belong to the genus Dioscorea. Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, belong to the genus Ipomea. The gist? Yams and sweet potatoes are different vegetables from …