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Potato 'Yam'

Solanumtuberosum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
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Species
tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Kenosha, WI | December 2008 | positive

Medium-small tubers which grow showing features typical of very old cultivars - before commercial farming bread tubers to more regular sh...Read More

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