Irish Potato

Solanum tuberosum is a member of the Solanaceae family, commonly referred to as the nightshade family. The plant produces starchy underground stem tubers that are widely consumed as food. It is cultivated in various regions including Newfoundland, British Columbia, Portugal, Belgium, and others. The species was first published in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The plant is also found in Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados and other locations. The name has been discussed in botanical literature, including a review by Knapp & Jarvis (1990).