1. Edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine grown widely in warm regions of the United States.
2. Pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet orange-fleshed tuberous root; SYN. sweet potato vine, Ipomoea batatas.
3. The fleshy root of the sweet potato vine.
Tropical American plant Ipomea batatas of the morning-glory family Convolvulaceae; the white-orange tuberous root is used as a source of starch and alcohol and eaten as a vegetable. + prikaži više

Any climbing plant of the genus Dioscorea, family Dioscoreaceae, cultivated in tropical regions; its starchy tubers are eaten as a vegetable. The Mexican yam D. composita contains a chemical used in the manufacture of the contraceptive pill.
1. Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots; SYN. yam plant.
2. Edible tuber of any of several yams.
3. Edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food.
4. Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked. + prikaži više