Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)Native: South America (Andes region)Identified: Jan 11, 2026
A herbaceous perennial plant that produces edible tuberous roots. It features green, pinnately compound leaves and small white, pink, or purple flowers.
Learn more about Potato in the encyclopedia →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.