---

---

Name is also similar to a yam in appearance and a potato in flavor. It is a root commonly used in tropical countries, much like the potato is used in temperate climates regions. One interesting fact is that Americans use the word "yam" to refer to a sweet, moist, orange-fleshed variety of sweet potato. To everyone else in the world, a yam is what Americans call a tropical yam, Name, a firm tuber with white flesh. Again, like the malanga, yuca, and Edo, these firm, white-fleshed yams are widely used in tropical countries much like the potato is used in temperate climates regions.

Names: Name, Nyami, Yampi, Tropical Yam, True Yam, Greater Yam, Cush-Cush, Mapuey

J&C's varieties: Name Colombia and Name Costa Rica

Source: Caribbean, Central America, South America and the United States (S. Florida).

Handling: Stored at approximately 50°F in relatively dry environment.