Is Wild Potato Vine Edible and Safe for Foraging?
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Approximately 7,000–10,000 years ago, wild potatoes were domesticated in the Andes, but many wild species today are not safe to eat, raising the question: is wild potato vine edible? While some parts of one specific plant, *Ipomoea pandurata*, are edible with proper preparation, others are highly toxic, making accurate identification critical for survival foraging.
