Potato - Wikipedia Potatoes are underground stem tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile Genetic studies show that the cultivated potato has a single origin, in the area of present-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia
12 Different Types Of Potatoes, Explained - Chowhound Russet potatoes are your go-to classic, from potato skins and tater tots to gratin — they're perhaps the most used thanks to their mildly earthy, sweet taste and pillowy, dry texture This is the type of potato you think about when someone says "baked potato " You know the one, with its rugged brown skin, oblong shape, and highly starchy
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Recipes: Washington State Potato Commission Explore our delicious potato recipes! From appetizers to main dishes, find the perfect potato recipe for any occasion and elevate your meals today