The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century, major food crop by end of 17th century. Woodcut showing foliage, flowers, fruit and underground tubers. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum London, 1640

1640 Botanicum Horticulture Introduced Parkinson Potato Solanum Theatrum Tuberosum Tubers Vegetable

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