Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Solanum tuberosum L

Uses

China. Stalks[stems] eaten. Note: A poisonous alkaloid is found in the green parts of potatoes, including new sprouts, stems.

Additional Information

Plant Classification Group:

Solanaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- > China

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