Solanum tuberosum L.

Spice Flower In the field

Family: SOLANACEAE

Genus: Solanum

Catalan common name: Patatera.

Spanish common name: Patatera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): South America

Uses and properties: Edible or foodstuffs.

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Geophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated species. Cultivated specie.

Characteristics: The potato has composite leaves with large folioles that are intercalated with small ones. Flowers are white or violet. The tubers (potatoes) are the most characteristic part of this plant. Can be told apart from the tomato, as this later plant is a climber with serrate leaves and yellow flowers. Flowers at the end of spring and during the summer.