Potatoes Quick Facts Name: Potatoes Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum Origin Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia Colors White, brown, yellowish brown, pink, red, purple Shapes Globose, oblate or elliptic; 3–10 cm in diameter; fleshy; and with axillary buds (eyes) and numerous lenticels Flesh colors Yellow or white Calories 134 Kcal./cup Major nutrients Vitamin B6 (32.31%) … Continue reading Potatoes facts and health benefits