table of contents
- Yangmei (Myrica rubra)
- Yantok (Calamus manillensis)
- Yam (Dioscorea)
- Yao shi (Boesenbergia rotunda)
- Yautia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
- Youngberry (Rubus caesius)
- Yucca banana (Yucca baccata)
- Yuzu (Citrus × junos)
- Ysano (Tropaeolum majus)
- frequently asked Questions
There are many varieties of vegetables and fruit. No wonder that there are also some delicious fruits and vegetables that start with the letter "Y".
In a nutshell
- In the case of fruits and vegetables with the first letter "Y", there are both domestic and exotic plants.
- there are often different names for the plants. One of the names begins with the letter "Y".
- With its 800 species, the yam is one of the most important medicinal plants in the world.
- Ysano is another name for the local nasturtium.
Yangmei (Myrica rubra)
- Called Yumberry or Yamamomo
- subtropical tree with a delicious fruit
- sweet taste
- The color of the fruit ranges from purple to dark purple
- Yangmei comes from East Asia and has been grown in southern China for 2000 years
- feels at home in forests on mountain slopes and valleys
- Fruits sometimes have a diameter of up to 4 cm
Yantok (Calamus manillensis)
- is also known as rattan fruit
- comes from Asia
- very sour taste
Yam (Dioscorea)
- known as yams or yams
- up to 800 different types
- occurs mainly in tropical regions
- is one of the most important medicinal plants
- herbaceous plants
- unisexual flowers of different colors
- Root tubers are edible from many types of yam
- sweet taste with parallels to potatoes
- Cultivation mainly in Africa
Yao shi (Boesenbergia rotunda)
- is used as a spice and medicinal plant
- often referred to as Chinese ginger
- perennial and herbaceous plant up to 50 centimeters in size
- numerous leaves of various shapes
- Flowering period between July and August
- the rhizome serves as a spice
- pink flowers
Yautia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
- known as Tanya, Tania, or Malanga
- important supplier of strength
- rarely inflorescences
- Propagation of the Yautia takes place vegetatively
- perennial and herbaceous plant
- can reach a height of up to 2.5 meters
- Vegetation period of nine to eleven months, after which the harvest is possible
- originally from the Caribbean, today it is grown in all tropical regions
- only secondary to humans, often used as animal feed
Youngberry (Rubus caesius)
- Mixture of different types of blackberry and raspberry
- red colored berries
- juicy flesh of the fruit
- very sweet taste
- Storage only possible for a few days
- prefers very fertile soils (e.g. loamy soil)
Yucca banana (Yucca baccata)
- than blue Palm lily known
- stemless plant, in rare cases a very short stem
- Plant is variable
- Leaves are red to purple
- Flowering time from April to July
- occurs predominantly in mountain regions
- different subspecies with edible fruits
Yuzu (Citrus × junos)
- the yuzu fruit is a plant of the diamond family
- known exotic fruit with Y
- Cultivation for several thousand years
- Occurs as a dense shrub or narrow tree
- yellow fruit the size of a tennis ball
- sour-bitter taste
- juicy pulp
- different types available with different sizes
Ysano (Tropaeolum majus)
- known in this country as nasturtium
- perennial and herbaceous plant
- frost-sensitive plant
- prefers nutrient-rich soil conditions
- Flowers of different colors: yellow, orange and red
- popular spice in the home kitchen
- peppery taste
- popular plant in medicine
- Harvest possible between March and November
- yellow, orange or red flowers
frequently asked Questions
What is the difference between the yuzu fruit and the lemon?
Visually, lemon and yuzu fruit are very similar. However, the yuzu fruit is larger than conventional lemons. The yuzu fruit also contains three times more vitamin C than a lemon - a real vitamin booster.
How long can the youngberry be stored?
The fruits of the youngberry are considered to perish quickly. Storage is only possible for three to four days.
Which plant is similar to Ysano?
There is a risk of confusion with the hyssano and the small nasturtium. However, both plants are edible as culinary herbs.
