Nigeria
Where can yams be found?
Yams originated in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Africans call yams “nyami,” which is where we get the word “yam.” They are cylindrical and vary in size. Some of the largest yams have weighed more than 100 pounds and have been several feet long.
Where are yams mostly grown?
Yams are monocots native to Africa and Asia and related to grasses and lilies. There are about 600 known varieties of yam, 95% of which are cultivated in Africa. Yam tubers tend to have different sizes ranging from the size of a small potato to more than 130 pounds.
Is yam available in USA?
Yams are imported into the USA and Canada from the Caribbean or Latin America. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are native to the USA. They have delicate skin and a sweet tasting moist texture. Depending on the variety, sweet potato flesh can vary from white to orange and even purple.
Can yam grow in America?
True yams are grown in the tropical climate of the Caribbean and Africa and imported to America.
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