Sweet potatoes originate from tropical America.
They were first cultivated in this region over 5,000 years ago.
Sweet potatoes exhibit a range of colors including white, yellow, orange, red, and purple.
They belong to the same genus as the morning glory flower, making them a type of flower themselves.
They rank as the 6th most significant world food crop.
Since World War II, America has been the leading producer of sweet potatoes.
They are classified as a superfood due to their abundance in various essential nutrients.