Are sweet potatoes made out of real potatoes?

No, sweet potatoes are not made out of real potatoes. They are completely different plants from the potato, belonging to different families.

Here's a breakdown:

* Sweet Potatoes: Belong to the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). They have a sweet, starchy flesh and a smooth, thin skin.

* Potatoes: Belong to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They have a starchy, less sweet flesh and a rough, thicker skin.

While both are root vegetables, they are botanically distinct.