What is greater yam in marathi?
The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Greater 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 Marathi, Greater yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Chipari-aalu, Goradu, Goradu, Khanphal, or Pin daalu.
- He who would enjoy the fruit must not spoil the blossoms.
- —Gaelic proverb