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What is nurele genasu in hindi?

The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Nurele genasu in Kannada.

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 Hindi, Nurele genasu (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Chupri aalu, Chupri alu, Khamalu, Rataaloo, or Ratalu.

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