Potato

Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum

Plant Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)

Native Region: South America (Andes region)

Potato

Brief Description

A herbaceous perennial plant that produces edible tuberous roots. It features green, pinnately compound leaves and small white, pink, or purple flowers.

Care Instructions

Plant in well-draining, loose soil with full sun exposure. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. As the plant grows, 'hill' the soil around the base of the stems to protect developing tubers from sunlight.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-01-11T19:20:39.588428