Hi Ginny,

So are yams edible?

Sincerely,
Lynn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ginny wilken" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: What is the difference?


> 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?
>>
>> 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!