potato, (Solanum tuberosum), annual plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its starchy edible tubers. The potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world's main food crops. 15 февр. 2022 г.
Is a potato a plant or vegetable?
Botanically speaking, a potato is definitely a vegetable. It comes from an annual plant that is grown for its edible root.
Can a potato turn into a plant?
Count your potato sprouts. A potato sprouts from the eyes on the potato. Each sprouted eye can be cut and grown into a plant. If an eye has multiple sprouts, go ahead and leave those grouped together when you make your cuts.
Are potatoes plants or roots?
Potatoes are perennial plants planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Potatoes grow underground on a special stem called a 'stolon'. The potato stems above ground have attractive but non-edible flowers. Since the 'root' of the potato plant is not really a root but a stem, potatoes are also considered tubers.
Why potato is not a plant?
Potato is considered as a stem vegetable because it grows in underground stems, known as stolons. Potato tubers are considered to be thick stems that have the buds sprouting stems and leaves.
