Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils
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yam bean::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pachyrhizus erosus |
| Type of | vine |
yam bean::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pachyrhizus tuberosus, potato bean |
| Type of | vine |
Examples of yam bean
yam bean
Further evaluation is needed on the range of yam bean variations under different conditions.
From the sciencedaily.com
Researchers believe they have discovered a protein-rich starch staple in the yam bean in Peru.
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Several yam bean genotypes showed very low reduction in storage root and seed production under drought stressed conditions.
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They're delicate and whisper-thin, and hold a generous filling of yam bean, garlic, onion, brown-bean sauce, bean shoots and cucumber for crunch, dried shrimp and shredded omelet.
From the smh.com.au
After all these years, my favourite food is my mother's butter bean stew with whole potatoes, yam and dasheen.
From the guardian.co.uk
