Tag: lesser yams

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  Rooted in Nutrition Series 10: Lesser Yam

  You know by now that it can be a bit tricky to distinguish between local varieties and botanical names when it comes to tuber crops. Take Lesser Yam, for instance; it’s all part of the Dioscoreaceae family, with Dioscorea esculenta being the most commonly recognized member. There’s a whole world of local types out there,…

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  Archana

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  April 13, 2025