The Main Plant entry for Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)

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General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Underground structures:Corm
Uses:Erosion control
Toxicity:Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:Beetles

Potato #vg7, LHB p. 868, 178-1-1, " Sol-anum,  "Said to be from L

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Potatoes by a1020 Nov 15, 2020 11:03 AM 1

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