What is asiatic yam in tamil?
The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Asiatic yam in English.
The species Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill is known by the common name Asiatic yam in English.
- 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 Tamil, Asiatic yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Ilangilangu, Kaachikkizhngu, Kayavalli, Kizhangu, Mullu-valli, Perumvalli kizhangu, Peruvalli, Siruvalli, or Yaemskelung.
- Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill
In Tamil, Asiatic yam (Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill) is known by Musilam valli kilangu, Siruvalli kilangu, or Siruvalli kizhangu.
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