Solanum tuberosum L.

Potato

Solanaceae

Traits


    Toxic, 40–100 cm tall, perennial. inflorescence: dichasial to scorpioid-cyme-like, often forming a pseudo-umbel. flowers: actinomorphic, open, +/- spread, whitish or bluish to violet. corolla: 2‑times as long as the calyx. calyx: 5‑leaved. stamina: conical, with near...

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Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Solanum tuberosum

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Distribution in Germany

Solanum tuberosum

Legend

Natural, established occurences
Artificial occurences

The color intensity reflects the species' abundance

Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Ecology

Solanum tuberosum

Solanum tuberosum

Status

  • neophyte being in naturalization

Habitat

  • ruderal vegetation, fields, vineyards, parks, gardens

  • in nutritious habitats

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