Colorado wild potato
Solanum jamesii
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The tuber is eaten raw or boiled with salty clay. They can be stored for several months, or they can be sliced, dried and ground into flour.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root, tuber