Sweet Potato

Fun Facts

Plant Family: Convolvulaceae

Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas

Botanical Origin: Central and South America

Common Names: Batata (South and Central America), Camote (Mexico), Kamote (Philippines), Patate Douce (France), Shakarkand (India), Ubi Keladi (Southeastern Asia)

Edible Parts: Sweet potatoes are primarily grown for their storage roots, though the young leaves and shoots are also edible and used as a cooked green.