Apios

Apios americana, A. fortunei

root · legume

Strings of tubers tasting of potato and bean, far richer in protein than a potato.

Origin

Eastern North America

Season (United States)

October to March · grows in your region

Preparation

Always cooked: raw, it contains enzyme inhibitors, like beans.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

The Mayflower colonists are said to have owed it their first winter.