Solanum Tuberosum (Noun)
Meaning
Annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Solanum tuberosum is a staple crop in many parts of the world, providing a reliable source of nutrition for millions of people.
- The Incas were known to have cultivated solanum tuberosum as early as 200 BCE, using it as a primary food source.
- Solanum tuberosum is a cool-season crop, typically planted in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
- While the tubers of solanum tuberosum are edible, the rest of the plant contains toxic compounds and should not be ingested.
- Solanum tuberosum has been selectively bred over the centuries to produce a wide range of varieties, each with its own unique characteristics and uses.