How is a yam vegetable classified?
Yams are classified as a starchy root vegetable.
Here's why:
* Root vegetable: Yams grow underground as a root, similar to potatoes, carrots, and beets.
* Starchy: Yams are high in complex carbohydrates, primarily starch, which provides energy.
Important Note: The term "yam" is often used incorrectly in North America. What we typically call "yams" in the US and Canada are actually sweet potatoes, which belong to a different botanical family (Convolvulaceae) and have a sweeter taste.
True yams (genus *Dioscorea*) are less common in North America and have a drier, more starchy texture.
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