Yams are tuber vegetables (the type that grows mostly underground) native to Africa and Asia. There are over 600 species of yam, but only 15-20 are edible. Sweet potatoes are often mistaken for yams ...
Our garden columnist is tackling a Thanksgiving debate: what is a sweet potato and what is a yam? And which one should you ...
Here’s what yams really are, how they differ from sweet potatoes and why it's probably best to enjoy both in moderation.