What is Dioscorea alata L. in marathi?

Dioscorea alata L.

Also known as purple yam, Dioscorea alata L. is a tuberous root vegetable of the yam family native to Southeast Asia. The tubers are formed in bright colours and are use as food flavouring and in a variety of desserts, pastries, etc.

In Marathi, Dioscorea alata L. is known by Chipari-aalu, Goradu, Goradu, Khanphal, or Pin daalu.

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Beautiful grapes often make poor wine.: —French proverb

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