yam
Tropical edible tuber
A yam is a starchy tuber grown in tropical regions, with rough brown skin and flesh ranging from white to purple.
In American usage, yam often refers to orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, though true yams are a different plant entirely.
candied yams, yams and greens.
Yams are a dietary staple across West Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia.
Orange-fleshed edible tuber
- tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- mashedCrushed to softness
- bakedCooked by dry heat
candied · casserole · fries · puree · soup · stew · fried · boiled
Sugar or starch compound
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin B6Sixth numbered essential micronutrient
manganese · starchy · antioxidant · low glycemic · energy · filling · wholesome · nourishing
Autumn gratitude holiday
- marshmallowSpongy sugar confection
- holidayDay of rest
- soul foodTraditional Black Southern cuisine
- African cuisineFood from the continent
ube · Filipino · Nigerian · fufu · Igbo · West African · ceremonial · harvest celebration
Underground nutrient reservoir
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- root vegetableEdible subterranean plant part
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
- harvestGathering mature crops
cultivation · tropical · perennial · climbing · rhizome · edible root · underground · storage organ
sweet potato
Orange-fleshed edible tuber
baked · candied · casserole · fries · puree · soup · stew · fried · boiled · gratin
carbohydrate
Sugar or starch compound
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
vitamin B6 · manganese · starchy · antioxidant · low glycemic · energy · filling · wholesome · nourishing · dietary fiber
Thanksgiving
Autumn gratitude holiday
- marshmallowSpongy sugar confection
- holidayDay of rest
- soul foodTraditional Black Southern cuisine
African cuisine · ube · Filipino · Nigerian · fufu · Igbo · West African · ceremonial · harvest celebration · Caribbean
tuber
Underground nutrient reservoir
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- root vegetableEdible subterranean plant part
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
harvest · cultivation · tropical · perennial · climbing · rhizome · edible root · underground · storage organ · propagation
yampotato
Edible underground tuber
white potato · Irish potato · sweet potato · taro · cassava
- candied yamsSugared sweet potatoes
- yammer onSpeak tediously at length
- purple yamViolet-fleshed root vegetable
- yam friesFried root vegetable strips
- pounded yamBeaten tuber dough
- wild yamClimbing plant with tuberous roots