potato, (Solanum tuberosum), annual plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its starchy edible tubers. … The potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops. What is the common name of Solanum tuberosum? 2.4 Common name(s) Solanum tuberosum is commonly knownRead More →