Sweet potatoes are native to Central America and were domesticated at least 5000 years ago. Like corn, it was not found growing wild, but it had been cultivated by the Incan and pre-Incan races. They had developed many varieties, as is shown by their ancient pottery.
In most places in Latin America, the sweet potato is called "Camote", but the Incans called it "batata" and that is apparently the origin of our word "potato". Botanically, sweet potatoes, a root, belong to the Morning Glory family. Sweet potatoes produce more pounds of food per acre tan any other cultivated plant, including corn and the Irish potato. More nourishing than Irish potatoes because they contain more sugars and fats, they are a universal food in tropical America.
Sweet Potato Butter Onion
Boil Sweet potatoes until soft. Then, mash together with milk for desired consistency. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste.