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The Cultural Significance of Yams in Igbo Traditions and Their Varieties

Yams hold a vital place in Igbo culture, symbolizing prosperity and fertility. Celebrated in festivals, they are often seen as a mark of honor and a staple food. This article explores different types of yams, focusing on African yams like Aerial yam and White Guinea yam, as well as Asian varieties like Chinese yam and Japanese yam. It highlights the unique characteristics of male and female yams and their importance in agricultural practices. Understanding yams in Igbo culture provides insight into their role in sustenance and tradition.

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The Cultural Significance of Yams in Igbo Traditions and Their Varieties

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  1. Importance of Yams in Ibo/Igbo Culture By: Jennifer Murphy http://bigkidz.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/yams.jpg http://www.dhh.Louisiana.gov/offices/images/imgs-246/Yams.jpg http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/candied-yams.jpg

  2. Different Types of Yams: African Yams: • Aerial yam • White and Yellow Guinea Yam • African bitter

  3. Different Types of Yams: Asian Yams: • Chinese (cinnamon) Yam • Asian Greater Yam • Japanese Yam

  4. Male and Female Yams • separate male and female flowers • not self-fertile Male Female

  5. Yams, Yams, and More Yams Aerial Yam Chinese Yam Purple Yam White Yam Japanese Yam

  6. Works Cited • Lougee, Mary. "Types of Yams | EHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles | EHow.com. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. http://www.ehow.com/list_5950510_types-yams.html • "Wild Yam." Herbal Supplements Natural Herbal Supplements Dietary Chinese Herbal Supplements. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. http://www.getwellnatural.com/wild-yam.aspx • Schmidt, Darlene. "Purple Yam - Purple Yam." Thai Food - Thai Food. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. http://thaifood.about.com/od/introtothaicooking/qt/purpleyam.htm • Onwueme, I. C., and Winston B. Charles. Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Production, Perspectives and Future Prospects. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1994. Page 57.

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