I don't know much about Hispanic cullinary art, but it seems likely
that the "nome" is _Dioscorea sativa_L.
Karlo
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From: "Dayton Labs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 9:32 AM
Subject: [SaF] Nome - A Yam
> I am looking for a website or even a good botanic definition of
nome. It
> is a yam-like food popular with Hispanics. The more information the
> better. Same goes for a second plant coco malanga.
>
> I tried nome on various search engines but came up principally with
the
> city up North!
>
> Dave in Ohio
>
>
