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`UALA (sweet potato)

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Description:

A plant that grows easily, is a valuable high-yield food and tastes delicious. Spreads its dark green heart-shaped or five-lobed leaves closely to the ground. The large tuberous roots range in color from purple to white or orange. The flowers are pink-lavender and tubular, resembling small morning glories.

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Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai`i: `UALA

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PublishedMarch 14, 2014

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