Illustration of various colorful sweet potatoes, including purple, garnet yam, Hannah, Jewel, and Japanese varieties, labeled with handwritten names. The poster promotes Vermont sweet potatoes, part of the Harvest of the Month campaign, with a website link at the bottom.

Sweet Potatoes

Native to Central America, the sweet potato is not related to potatoes but instead is in the same family as morning glory. ​Sweet potatoes are very popular in the southern United States, and have been grown in that region since the 16th century. Although often mistaken for the yam, sweet potatoes are more flavorful and less starchy than yams. 

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A variety of sweet potatoes and yams on a light-colored surface.

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