Yam: noun - edible
starchy tuberous root of plants of the genus Dioscorea, of the family
Dioscoreaceae, used as a staple in tropical areas; plant that produces yams;
moist and orange-fleshed sweet potato.
‘In parts of New Guinea, the yam is used not only as a food
but also as a measure of wealth and status: the more yams a man has, the greater
his position in society.’
Picture: Looking north along Cow Dale, near Huggate, East Yorkshire.
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I don't know much about Yams, but the Wolds area around Huggate is a fabulous example of England's 'green and pleasant land'. You're such a good photographer, Stuart. I really don't know where you find the time.
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