Yams and sweet potatoes are two very different plants. Yams are more closely related to lilies, while sweet potatoes are more ...

“Sweet potato” and “yam” are often used interchangeably, but these are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes tend to be easier to find and are a bit more nutritious. Yams are starchier but ...

One of those annual debates typically revolves around the correct terminology for the venerable sweet potato or is it a yam? "Of course it’s a yam! It says so on the big, orange can!" ...

Sweet potatoes are grown in states such as North Carolina and California, but yams are mostly grown commercially in Africa and are typically only found in specialty stores in the U.S. Try these ...

To complicate things further, there are a handful of sweet potato varieties in a wide range of colors, including orange, white, and purple. We had Heck break down the differences for us.

The town was once known as the yam capital of the world, or should we say sweet potato capital of the world? It’s a question that’s been debated for years, are they yams? Are they sweet potatoes? Or ...

“Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” It’s a valid point for sure… unless we’re talking about sweet potatoes. Because one by its other name—a yam—is certainly not. If we’re being ...

Did you know sweet potatoes and yams are not the same? In fact, you’ve probably never eaten an actual yam, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Karen Blakeslee. Confusion between the ...

In the United States, the terms "yam" and "sweet potato" are used interchangeably, but they are completely different vegetables. Yams are starchy and have a rough, brown exterior. They can grow up ...