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Solanaceae, Potato
Potato;
Ma Ling Shu; Ubi Kenteng, (M); She-Chai, (C); Kan-Tang, (H).
Solanum Tuberosum L. (Solanaceae)
Description
Potato
It has weak stems; the branched trailing shoots bear underground stem
tubers, almost oval in shape. The flesh is either white or yellow, the
latter being the more favoured type.
Origin
It is a native of the Andes where it remained confined until the Spaniards
found it and introduced it into Europe in about 1570. Ireland was the
first country to cultivate potatoes to prevent famine among the poorest
of the inhabitants. They were grown there probably during the first decade
of the 17th century. This humble crop changed the course of human history,
dispersing many Irishmen into the New World during the famous potato blight
in 1836.
Uses
Potatoes are served either as a staple food or as a vegetable.
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