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sweet potato

Tropical 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.)

In 2001 it was revealed that 85% of the world's sweet potato crop is grown in China.



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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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