Q216
The botanical name of potato is
A.
Solanum tuberosum
AnswerB.
Solanum nigrum
C.
Pisum sativum
D.
Casthamus lanatus
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The potato plant is a perennial plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum. It is introduced to Europe from the Americas in the second half of the 16th century by the Spanish. The potato is nightshade in the genus solanum.