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Solanum tuberosum

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The potato is a starchy tuberous vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are underground stem tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae.

FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
NativeSouth America
LifespanAnnual (cultivated)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Solanum tuberosum.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
SpeciesS. tuberosum
Binomial NameSolanum tuberosum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NamePotato
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.