However, they are distinct root crops with unique growing requirements. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) belong to the Convolvulaceae family (same as the morning glory flower), while potatoes (Solanum ...

Purple sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) come from the morning glory family (Convolulaceae), while ube or purple yams (Dioscorea alata) come from the yam family (Dioscoreaceae). Purple sweet ...

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Follow the journey of this humble root in Hawaii and beyond. The sweet potato (Ipomoea batata) is a part of the morning glory family and can grow from sea level to over 2,000 feet. The root ...

India (Madras Presidency): leaves eaten as greens. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture. The ...

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I made sweet-potato pie using three recipes from celebrity chefs Trisha Yearwood, Carla Hall, and Alton Brown to find the ...

The overall purpose of the trials is to help the industry bring a better plant to the zoo’s many visitors that can serve as a ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Wirecutter Staff A good potato masher or ricer will not only give you smoother mashed potatoes, but can also make smashin ...

What’s the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? That, dear readers, is a good question. It’s also an old question, one that I’ve asked and been asked many, many times over the years.