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Solanum tuberosum L.

potato (Solanaceae)

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Potatoes, the starchy tubers of Solanum tuberosum, allow the plant to survive in the wild where agricultural waste is dumped.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-23

 potato / Solanum tuberosum: Potatoes, the starchy tubers of _Solanum tuberosum_, allow the plant to survive in the wild where agricultural waste is dumped.

The fruit of Solanum tuberosum is a dull, green, poisonous berry.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-28

 potato / Solanum tuberosum: The fruit of _Solanum tuberosum_ is a dull, green, poisonous berry.

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