General Description/History

This is a large hairy brown tuber that, when cut reveals purple tinged, starchy white flesh. It is cooked in both savoury and sweet dishes.

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Botanical Name: Dioscorea alata

Alternative Names: ubi kemali, da shu, tai shue, shuyu, water yam, man

Availablity: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December

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