potato

📅 Updated:2015-12-20

🕒 Created:2015-12-20

🆔 ID:9404

Description

A potato is the edible tuber (Modified root stalk) of a nightshade plant. The flesh is starchy and nutritious. It takes the unprepossessing form of a brown or reddish lump. Potatoes are a very versatile foodstuff, with several uses including in soups, beverages, and by itself. It is also used in the production of plastic and biodegradeable packaging.