Potato
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Potato
Potato phytoplasma
Potatoes are tasty vegetables that grow underground. They come in different colors like brown, red, or purple. People like to eat them in many ways, like mashed, fried, or baked.
Habitat: Farms
Appearance
The Potato plant has bushy green foliage above ground, with oval to pointed leaves. Its small flowers can be white, pink, or purple. Below ground, it forms edible tubers, which are typically brown, red, or purple-skinned, with starchy flesh.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusSolanum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single potato has enough energy to power a clock for weeks or even months!
Potatoes are actually swollen underground stems, not roots!
The Incas used potatoes to treat injuries and even predict the weather!
The potato was the first vegetable ever grown in space by NASA astronauts!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Energy Stores
Potato has special underground stems called tubers that store energy, helping it survive harsh conditions and regrow.
Ability
Easy Sprouting
Potato can grow new plants from its 'eyes' on tubers, allowing it to quickly multiply without needing seeds.
Ability
Natural Protector
Potato produces natural toxins in its leaves and green parts to protect itself from hungry pests and animals.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-100 cm
- Spread
- 45-75 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eats
Colorado potato beetle
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Larvae and adults devour potato leaves.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
parasitizes
late blight
Phytophthora infestans
A water mold causing devastating potato disease.
eats
Human
Homo sapiens
The most widely consumed vegetable globally.
Traits
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Also known as
SpudTater
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash and cook potatoes before eating to make sure they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Potato?
60-100 cm
How wide does Potato spread?
45-75 cm
How big are the flowers on Potato?
2-3 cm
When does Potato bloom?
Summer
Is Potato edible?
Yes
Is Potato toxic?
Mild
What is Potato's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Potato pollinated?
Insect
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