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Do 'potatoes' 'sweet potatoes' and 'taro' belong to the same plant species or are they separate?
No, Potatoes Species (Solanum tuberosum) are from the Family Solanaceae which also contains tomatoes tobacco and Eggplant. While Sweet Potatoes Species (Ipomoea batatas) are from the Family Convolvulaceae which contains Bindweed, Morning Glory, and Baby Woodroses. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is from the family Arecaceae which contains Anthuriums and Arum Lily.
They come from three separate plant families and are quite unrelated.
What else can I help you with?
What plant family does eggplant belong to?
Solanaceae - like tomatoes and potatoes.
Are agave and aloe the same plant species?
No, agave and aloe are not the same plant species. They belong to different plant genera and have distinct characteristics.
How many species belong to the plant kingdom?
That has not been counted, only estimated.
Does sweet potato have wheat at all?
No, sweet potatoes are a separate plant from wheat. Sweet potatoes are like yams, they grow in the ground. Wheat is a seed of a plant that grows above ground.
Are philodendron and pothos the same plant species?
No, philodendron and pothos are not the same plant species. They belong to different genera within the Araceae family.
Is a potato plant a fern?
No, Potatoes are unrelated to ferns. Ferns do not bear flowers, Potatoes do.
What is the class of a potato?
Potatoes are Solanum tuberosum and belong to the family Solanaceae. They are a nightshade plant and as a result the only edible part of the plant is the root (tuber).
What is plant genus does the nicotiana plant belong to?
Nicotiana is the genus name for the plant Nicotiana, it belongs to the family Solonaceae
Are pothos and philodendron the same plant species?
No, pothos and philodendron are not the same plant species. They belong to different genera within the Araceae family, but they are often confused due to their similar appearance.
What species Pechay plant belong?
The Pechay plant belongs to the Brassica rapa species, which is often referred to as Chinese cabbage or bok choy. It is a type of leafy vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Is the plant species monoecious or dioecious?
Some plant species are monoecious, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant. Others are dioecious, meaning male and female reproductive organs are on separate plants.
Is kiwi a cross between a banana and strawberry?
No, kiwi is not a cross between a banana and a strawberry. Kiwi, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is a distinct fruit that comes from the Actinidia plant species. It has its own unique flavor and characteristics, separate from both bananas and strawberries, which belong to entirely different plant families.
