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  1. Dioscoreaceae, family Dioscoreaceae, yam familynoun

    yams

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  1. yam family

    The yam family, scientifically known as Dioscoreaceae, is a family of flowering plants that consists of approximately 715 species within 9 genera. The most well-known member of this family is the yam, a tuberous vegetable that is cultivated in many parts of the world for its starchy tubers. The family is characterized by plants with alternate leaves and flowers that have three petals. They are mainly tropical in distribution, with a few species extending into temperate regions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of yam family in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of yam family in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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