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What family are yams in? Unraveling the Dioscoreaceae family

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Over 95% of the world's yam crop is cultivated in Africa, where it serves as a crucial staple food. These versatile root vegetables belong to the Dioscoreaceae family, which is an entirely different botanical family from sweet potatoes, despite common consumer confusion.