Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Potato, also known as Tater, Spud
The second most consumed food product in the United States is the potato, which is native to North America. This starchy tuber is a crucial part of many diets globally and ranks as the fourth most important crop worldwide.
Key Facts About Potato
Attributes of Potato
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm to 4 cm
Flower Color
White Purple Pink
Scientific Classification of Potato
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies
Family
Nightshade
Genus
Nightshades
Species
Potato
Toxicity
Golden pothos contains a chemical called calcium oxalate, which is mildly toxic to humans if ingested or if the skin comes into significant physical contact with its sap. Symptoms of ingesting golden pothos may include eczema (itchy, red, swollen, irritated skin), burning, inflammation of the mouth, and vomiting. Contact with the sap can also cause dermatitis: an uncomfortable, itchy rash.