The terms “sweet potato” and “yam” are often used interchangeably; however, they are actually two entirely different crops. Only sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are grown in the U.S.; yams (Dioscorea spp.) are grown in the Caribbean and many other tropical areas.
Organization |
Center for Crop Diversification |
Publisher |
University of Kentucky |
Published |
March, 2014 |
Material Type |
Written Material |