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A variety of a true yam, which is known as “ube” or “ubi” in the Philippines. It has rough textured, dark colored skin and a light purple colored flesh.

A ground substance that is a purple colored starch made from the meat of purple yams, a tuber that has a gnarled appearance.

A tuber, common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 100 pounds.

A tuber which is common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 50 pounds.

A type of flour produced by grinding dried yams into a powder. A yam is a hearty tuber that does not have the sweet taste of a sweet potato, but instead may have flavors that range from bland to earthy, slightly smoky in taste, or nutty and only moderately sweet.

A tuber vegetable originating from Central America that is typically referred to as either a Sweet Potato or yam in the U.S.

A variety of sweet potato that has light colored skin and lavender flesh and is of Japanese and Chinese origin.