I am sorry:( I dont remember what it was you were trying to find out:(
but......... I think its also called a Yuka...replacing potatoes
One site- that might help you is
Seeds of Change Garden
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/garden/history/yams.html
this other one-wouldnt respond for me:(
ACCE$$ TO A$IAN VEGETABLE$ THESAURUS Yam (Dioscorea alata) English:
Chinese yam,
asiatic/white yam, potato yam, winged yam Arabic: batata maee
Chinese: da shu, tai shue, shuyu
Danish: yans Filipino: ubi French: igname de chine, i. ail�e,
pacala...
99 % Date: 30 Sep 1998, Size: 4 K, Source:
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au
ps- i hope i email this the right way:)
