Solanaceae Solanum tuberosum L.

Irish Potato

Cherokee - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 51

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Scientific name: Solanum tuberosum L.
USDA symbol: SOTU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Irish Potato
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Roots used for food.

RECRD: 9412 id: 38350

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