Aug 7, 2022 · Yams grow well in swamps. No wonder Ms Nakalembe says their main season is from August to December because it is a rainy season and rain enhances the growth of yams.

Dioscorea alata – also called ube (/ ˈuːbɛ, - beɪ /), ubi, purple yam, or greater yam, among many other names – is a species of yam (a tuber). The tubers are usually a vivid violet - purple to …

Yams are a vigorous herbaceous vine that will climb on anything – some vines grow up to 8 inches in a day! The tubers can grow huge – up to 6 feet and 150 pounds, but most are more …

Dioscorea villosa is a species of twining tuberous vine which is native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as wild yam, colic root, rheumatism root, devil's bones, and fourleaf yam. …

Taro is related to Xanthosoma and Caladium, plants commonly grown ornamentally, and like them, it is sometimes loosely called elephant ear. Similar taro varieties include giant taro …

Jan 19, 2024 · Perfect for baking, steaming, and puréeing, these varieties shine in recipes like fresh yam casserole and candied yam casserole.

Growing your own bush yams means you know where they are when needed, rather than having to search in the bush and often finding they have already been eaten by wild pigs!

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) grows naturally from New England to Minnesota and Ontario, then south to Virginia and Texas. It is found in moist woods, swamps, thickets and hedges.

Dioscorea uliginosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. Common names include Dioscorea uliginosa, Marsh Yam & Swamp Yam. Find more on description, Uses & …

Apr 5, 2024 · Explore types of yams to try at home, from the orange fleshed American yam, to more exotic varieties like the Filipino or Okinowan yam.