What is desi ba khamba alu in kannada?
The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Desi ba khamba alu in Oriya.
The species Dioscorea bulbifera L. is known by the common name Desi ba khamba alu in Oriya.
- 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 Kannada, Desi ba khamba alu (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Dappa genasu, Hebbu genasu, Kunti genasu, Mudigenasu, Nurele genasu, or Thunagenasu.
- Dioscorea bulbifera L.
Dioscorea bulbifera, called air potato or potato yam, is a member of the yam family grown for its tubers below ground and edible bulbils above. While both the tubers and bulbils are used medicinally, only the bulbils are generally edible. Some varieties produce a bitter-tasting tuber which becomes palatable after sustained boiling.
In Kannada, Desi ba khamba alu (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) is known by Bellarai, Handi gedde, Heggenasu, Inasara, Kaikaraande, Kaimoode gedde, Kunta genasu, Kunti genasu, Nirbatte, or Tabinere.
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