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What is batata in tamil?

The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Batată in Romanian.

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, Batata (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Ilangilangu, Kaachikkizhngu, Kayavalli, Kizhangu, Mullu-valli, Perumvalli kizhangu, Peruvalli, Siruvalli, or Yaemskelung.

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Not all the tree's blossoms will bear fruit.
—Mauritanian proverb