Can Potato Vines Be Eaten? The Surprising Truth About a Common Garden Plant
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Over 2,000 varieties of potatoes exist worldwide, but for the common potato plant ($Solanum$ $tuberosum$), only one part is consistently safe to eat: the underground tuber. A common question arises for gardeners and foragers alike: can potato vines be eaten? The answer, surprisingly to many, is no, and doing so can be dangerous.
