The rate of yam consumption is high in West Africa, thanks to its health benefits. Against this background, there are efforts by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and others ...

A yam by any other name is a sweet potato, as the names often are used interchangeably. Yams aren't just good to eat -- they also make beautiful vining houseplants. The quick-growing purplish vines ...

It didn't exactly break the Internet, but there is no denying that it's an eye-catching photo: a smiling man holding a yam that is about 3 feet long. "That's the biggest one I've seen from that ...