What exactly is a yam?
A yam is basically a sweet potato with reddish flesh. The yam is a fantastic vegetable spanning cultures and continents. Its uses are various and sundry, and its
ease of cultivation, delicious flavor, versatility, food potential, and steadfastness have kept it as a main staple for many societies throughout
history. With the recent Yams Movement, people are now bringing back into the mainstream the previously suppressed potential of the yam.
Some great links to yams!
The Deadly Yam Disease: Fact or Fiction?