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

A tan colored, rough skinned yam that has a white flesh that is sticky and becomes gooey when grated or julienne.

The Japanese Sweet, which may also be referred to as a Japanese yam, an Oriental, Kotobuki, Satsuma Imo, or Satsumaimo, is a variety of potato that is common in Japan and is now grown in the U.

Very thin, long noodles made in Taiwan. They are generally made with whole-wheat but can be found flavored with yam, green tea, and blue-green algae.

Thin, long, translucent noodles made from very fine strands of a gelatinous substance called konnyaku, which is taken from the "devil's tongue plant" (Japanese yam).

A common appetizer in the Philippines that consists of a food wrap (Lumpia wrapper) covering a variety of savory ingredients.

Made to improve the flavor of baked potatoes, this kitchen utensil is a unique tool for microwave baking.

A soup or stew popular in Caribbean countries that is prepared with Callaloo leaves obtained from taro root plants.

A type of vegetable considered to be a pumpkin and squash heirloom variety that is often used as a decorative squash rather than an eating squash.

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