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Potato Tree (Noun)

Hardy climbing shrub of Chile grown as an ornamental for its fragrant flowers; not a true potato.

Nouns denoting plants.

The potato tree is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its vibrant purple flowers and ease of growth.
In the garden, the potato tree can be trained to climb up trellises or left to cascade down walls and slopes.
Despite its name, the potato tree is not a true potato and does not produce edible tubers.
The fragrant flowers of the potato tree are a favorite of hummingbirds and other pollinators.
In its native Chile, the potato tree is often used as a hedge or screen due to its dense, thorny growth habit.

South American shrub or small tree widely cultivated in the tropics; not a true potato.

Nouns denoting plants.

The potato tree is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its vibrant purple flowers and ability to thrive in poor soil.
In some parts of South America, the potato tree is considered a weed because of its ability to spread quickly and outcompete native vegetation.
The potato tree is often used as a hedge or screen in tropical landscaping due to its dense foliage and fast growth rate.
Despite its name, the potato tree does not produce edible tubers, but rather small, inedible fruits that resemble tiny potatoes.
In traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the potato tree are used to treat various ailments, including fever and skin conditions.