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On Feb 2, 2007, at 12:11 PM, Lynn wrote:
> What is the difference between a Rutabaga and a Potatoe or a Yam?
> We can eat Rutabagas which are a root vegetable, but aren't
> potatoes and yams root vegetables also? Are yams ok? or are they a
> no no like potatoes?
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> Sincerely,
> Lynn
Rutabagas, along with most of our edible greens, turnips, cabbages,
are Brassicaceae.
Yams are Dioscoraceae
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are Solanaceae, and share the rather
poisonous characteristics of the family, which includes tomatos,
eggplants, green peppers and chilis as well.
ginny
All stunts performed without a net!
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