What is siruvalli kizhangu in english?

The species Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill is known by the common name Siruvalli kizhangu in Tamil.

Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill: In English, Siruvalli kizhangu (Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill) is known by Asiatic yam, Asiatic yam, Chinese yam, or Lesser yam.

When the monkey can’t reach the ripe banana with his hand, he says it is not sweet.: —Sudanese proverb

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"Vegetable" is not a scientific term and can basically mean any part of a plant consumed as food (by humans, not civets). However, in general use, it refers to edible parts of plants besides sweet fruits and dried seeds. Pulses are commonly considered vegetables in most cultural and culinary traditions. Some vegetable are also considered fruits and vice versa.

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