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The potato is classified as a starchy vegetable and belongs to the Solanaceae family, commonly known as the nightshade family. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum. Potatoes are primarily cultivated for their edible tubers, which are rich in carbohydrates and serve as a staple food in many diets worldwide.

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