What is kaavattu in english?
The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Kaavattu in Malayalam.
- 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 English, Kaavattu (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Asiatic yam, Common yam, Greater yam, Humped yam, Pondichery potato, Water yam, or Winged yam.
- He who would enjoy the fruit must not spoil the blossoms.
- —Gaelic proverb