Papa morada
Solanum verrucosum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb that forms tubers.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 2,100-3,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The tubers are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Solanum macropilosum Correll; Solanum squamulosum M. Martens & Galeotti;