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 themselves, also called "yams", come in a variety of forms owing to …

In Nepal, yams, locally known as 'Tarul' or 'Giththa' are a staple food, particularly in rural areas. They are often grown in kitchen gardens and on small farmlands. Yams are an integral part of Nepali cuisine, especially during festivals and special occasions.

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the elephant foot yam [4] or whitespot giant arum, [5] [6] is a tropical plant native to Island Southeast Asia. It is cultivated for its edible tubers in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Madagascar, New Guinea, and the Pacific islands.

Jan 22, 2020 · Yam, which is called tarul in Nepali, is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea and family Dioscoreaceae. Most of the yam plants are vigorous and herbaceous vines, providing an edible tuber. They are native to Africa, Asia and the Americas. Yam tubers vary in size.

Jan 14, 2021 · And, among them, ghartarul (cultivated yam) and bantarul (wild yam) are the most popular ones in Nepal. Enriched in many nutrients and minerals like carbohydrates, protein, dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin B1, B6 and C, manganese, …

Sep 14, 2024 · The yam imagery of Shah continues to occupy the minds of Nepalis who espouse different political views and ideas about the country’s political situation. Those who hold republican ideas look at Shah's view like the spectres of history.

Dec 10, 2024 · In Nepal, several varieties of yam are cultivated, such as Dioscorea alata (greater yam) and Dioscorea esculenta (lesser yam). Different regions may prefer different varieties based on local climate and soil conditions. The tubers of these species vary in size, shape, and color.

Jan 10, 2025 · Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founding monarch of modern Nepal, in his seminal treatise “Divyopadesh” famously described Nepal as “a yam between two boulders.” This metaphor, simple yet profound, encapsulates the geopolitical reality of Nepal’s existence between two powerful neighbours: India to the south and China to the north.

Mar 17, 2024 · We are no longer a yam between two boulders as King Prithvi Narayan Shah described over 250 years ago. Now, it is in fact a yam between three boulders [India, China and the US], which are quite active.

Jan 17, 2023 · Yam is a herbaceous vine producing tuber crop belonging to the family ‘Dioscoreaceae’ and genus ‘Dioscorea’. There are hundreds of species of yams with varieties of colours and sizes in the world. And, among them, ghartarul (cultivated yam) and bantarul (wild yam) are the most popular ones in Nepal.