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sweet potatoTropical American plant belonging to the morning-glory family; the white-orange tuberous root is used as a source of starch and alcohol and eaten as a vegetable. (Ipomoea batatas, family Convolvulaceae.)
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| Ipomoea batatas also comes in a striking shade of green called Terrace Lime, as well as a green leaf with white and pink Three varieties of the sweet potato vine to try are: ipomoea batatas Blackie - the black-leaved form of the sweet potato vine; ipomoea batatas variegata - the variegated foliage is reminiscent of trailing ivy; ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline - bronze leaves are the prominent feature of this beauty. |
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