Potato
Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum
Plant Family: Solanaceae
Native Region: The Andes in South America

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