Maglia
Solanum maglia
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A potato plant. It is a herb that grows 50-150 cm tall. The leaves are divided and 16-28 cm long by 9-19 cm wide. The tubers are small and slightly bitter.
There are about 1400 Solanum species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Malla, Malle, Papa cimarrona, Papa de zorro