Potato

Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum

Plant Family: Solanaceae

Native Region: The Andes in South America

Potato

Brief Description

A herbaceous perennial plant that produces edible tuberous roots. It has compound green leaves and can produce white, pink, or purple flowers depending on the variety.

Care Instructions

Requires full sun, well-draining loose acidic soil, and consistent moisture. Plants should be 'hilled' by mounding soil around the base as they grow to cover developing tubers and protect them from sunlight.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-01-12T18:06:52.139714