Scientific Name | Solanum tuberosum |
Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
Height | 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) |
Tuber | Starchy, edible part |
Leaves | Compound, oval to heart-shaped |
Flowers | White, pink, or purple, star-shaped |
Root System | Fibrous with tubers |
Color of Skin | Varies (brown, yellow, red, purple) |
Taste | Earthy, starchy |
Aroma | Mild, earthy |