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Definition of Yam bean
1. Noun. Twining plant of Amazon basin having large edible roots.
Exact synonyms: Pachyrhizus Tuberosus, Potato Bean
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine
2. Noun. Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils.
Exact synonyms: Pachyrhizus Erosus
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine