Yams (Dioscorea) are a type of tuber vegetable that originated in Asia, Africa, and the Carribean.
They’re often mistaken for sweet potatoes. However, yams are less sweet and more starchy.
They have a distinct brown, bark-like exterior. The flesh can be white, yellow, purple, or pink depending on the maturity of the yam.
These tubers are highly nutritious, versatile, and may benefit your health in many ways.