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What is pindaalu in english?

The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Pindaalu in Sanskrit.

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, Pindaalu (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Asiatic yam, Common yam, Greater yam, Humped yam, Pondichery potato, Water yam, or Winged yam.

You don't have to cut a tree down to get at the fruit.
—Cambodian proverb