Dioscorea Alata Tuber | Dioscoreaceae

Learn all about the Dioscorea alata tuber, also known as the purple yam or ube, a fast-growing, twining, tuberous-rooted, herbaceous perennial vine that produces edible underground tubers. Discover its benefits as a staple food in many tropical countries, high in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and vitamins, and its medicinal properties used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Find out how to grow, harvest, and store this nutritious and versatile food that is widely consumed in many parts of the world.